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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 opines
Angone opines that we Guardsmen were not acquainted with the neighborhoods we were assigned to.
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Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opines
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From there, think about whether consolidating makes sense and how to create a strategy that reflects the big picture.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Critics say the decision reflects growing political influence over broadcast media and raises concerns about censorship in an election year.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In such a volatile climate, remarks that appear dismissive or insensitive can end careers, as networks and broadcasters face mounting pressure to act.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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After Dowd’s remarks, MSNBC immediately came under intense criticism on social media.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instagram comments precede state employee’s firing Early Thursday morning, Berriochoa was scrolling through comments on a KTVB Instagram post about a fight at the Idaho Capitol during a vigil for Kirk.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Sep. 2025
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The song comments on the sickening glee that’s been spread in some corners in the aftermath of Kirk’s death.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
11 Sep. 2025
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The report notes that OpenAI’s systems already have built-in safeguards that prevent the company’s chatbots from generating AI images for government IDs.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Anifrani notes that high-touch areas, such as remote controls, thermostats, and coffee makers, are disinfected daily.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Opines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opines. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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