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
At the time, SpaceX founder Elon Musk opined in an interview that building the factory might well be more difficult than building the rocket.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Cena’s Peacemaker survived from the previous universe, and Gunn also recently opined about what the future holds for Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, given her role in The Suicide Squad.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
In fact, even mainstream celebrities have opined on the matter.
—Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
What the residents are saying Clasping her hands together, Yolanda Lopez milled about the edge of a crowd of her neighbors, who opined on the morning’s proceedings.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Bothwell opined that Kalonymus has maintained a low profile while awaiting the results of SB 79 because its passage would strengthen the project’s prospects.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Democrat Harley Rouda, served in the US House with Porter, 2019 to 2021, opined in this paper in January 2024.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Cena’s Peacemaker survived from the previous universe, and Gunn also recently opined about what the future holds for Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, given her role in The Suicide Squad.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
In fact, even mainstream celebrities have opined on the matter.
—Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
What the residents are saying Clasping her hands together, Yolanda Lopez milled about the edge of a crowd of her neighbors, who opined on the morning’s proceedings.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Bothwell opined that Kalonymus has maintained a low profile while awaiting the results of SB 79 because its passage would strengthen the project’s prospects.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Democrat Harley Rouda, served in the US House with Porter, 2019 to 2021, opined in this paper in January 2024.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opined
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Iger, who served as Disney CEO from 2005 to 2020 and then again since 2022, has not publicly commented on the show's suspension.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Thomas Perfumo, global economist at Kraken, also commented on this situation, offering a forward outlook.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Xi Jinping has remarked that relying on foreign supply of critical technologies—like semiconductors—is tantamount to building one's house on someone else's foundation.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Dillane remarked that this is the beginning of their partnership, which will surely reveal itself over time.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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This was reflected somewhat in his lone vote to slash the federal funds rate by 50 basis points as opposed to the 25-bps cut passed by the rest of his peers.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Griffin released his first opinion on the matter Wednesday stating Rawn's statement reflected sanctuary policy.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
19 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have previously noted an elevated but rare risk of myocarditis, or inflamed heart muscle, in young men in particular.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The palace noted the volume includes a dramatized account of Smith's interactions with Pocahontas.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Opined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opined. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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