as in commented
to make a statement of one's opinion
the food critic opined that the restaurant's fare was something that one might serve a dog—if one didn't like dogs
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Recent Examples of opined
Why, one veteran executive opined, aren’t teams allowed to determine how much of an investment to put into their minor-league rosters and how much to spend on in-stadium technology?
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Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
During last fall’s budget fiasco in City Hall, Quigley opined on the city’s fiscal trajectory by standing with the aldermanic opposition to cheer on potential efficiencies outlined in the Ernst & Young report.
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Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Later asked by Deadline how traditional entertainment companies could court the likes of Markiplier and Kane Parsons, Tewes opined that attempting a top-down approach with digital and YouTube creators would have the opposite effect and the correct path would be to offer distribution to their films.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
On Friday, analysts at Bernstein opined that Apple could charge a fee for any third-party services that Apple Intelligence facilitates.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Wilson even opined to the Hornets about the team’s composition.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Hood opined that the non-endorsement could have come down to the open-endedness of who could win.
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Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
The way that some musicians can innately pick up a rhythm, Stewart opined, is the way that concepts in football click in York’s brain.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
The Supreme Court has opined that redistricting, like the judicial system, should be color-blind.
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Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
During last fall’s budget fiasco in City Hall, Quigley opined on the city’s fiscal trajectory by standing with the aldermanic opposition to cheer on potential efficiencies outlined in the Ernst & Young report.
—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Later asked by Deadline how traditional entertainment companies could court the likes of Markiplier and Kane Parsons, Tewes opined that attempting a top-down approach with digital and YouTube creators would have the opposite effect and the correct path would be to offer distribution to their films.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
On Friday, analysts at Bernstein opined that Apple could charge a fee for any third-party services that Apple Intelligence facilitates.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Wilson even opined to the Hornets about the team’s composition.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Hood opined that the non-endorsement could have come down to the open-endedness of who could win.
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Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
The way that some musicians can innately pick up a rhythm, Stewart opined, is the way that concepts in football click in York’s brain.
—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
The Supreme Court has opined that redistricting, like the judicial system, should be color-blind.
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Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opined
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No one on team Swift has yet commented on the White House's blitz of posts.
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Bryan West Reports from TMZ and the New York Post have linked the couple's celebration to Madison Square Garden, though neither Swift nor Kelce has publicly commented.
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In other instances, when people have remarked on his literary leanings, Brooks has demurred.
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After the final friendly, when a reporter remarked on the team's fluidity and intensity, Pochettino looked satisfied.
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The shift is reflected in Likud’s messaging, which has begun treating Eisenkot as Netanyahu’s primary rival after previously focusing on Bennett.
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Last summer, Chicago saw the launch of a new Jewish high school within city limits, a project that some parents said reflected growing demand for Jewish education amid allegations of antisemitism in the city’s private and public schools.
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Despite the criticism Williams has received for her hiring practices, Beasley-Pittman noted a decrease in the city’s personnel budget growth.
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People magazine at the time estimated the wedding cost $1 million and noted the event included four bands and a fireworks show.
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“Opined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opined. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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