as in to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service
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Recent Examples of opt
Even nontoxic scents, derived from essential oils, can cause skin reactions in very sensitive users, so opt for a fragrance-free deodorant if that applies to you.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Users can also always opt to return to their old Gmail address at any time while also keeping the new Gmail address.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
During the period, major ocean carriers largely avoided the region, instead opting to divert their vessels around southern Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Some number are likely kindergarten students, who without the scholarships might have opted for public schools.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Users can also always opt to return to their old Gmail address at any time while also keeping the new Gmail address.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
During the period, major ocean carriers largely avoided the region, instead opting to divert their vessels around southern Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Some number are likely kindergarten students, who without the scholarships might have opted for public schools.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opt
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Then came choosing the second pick, and so on.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 When your identity wrestles with the group’s expectations, choose depth.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This information helps the military decide whether a rescue is immediately feasible, what methods should be used, and which aircraft to send to rescue the crew.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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As first impressions go, this was the equivalent of forgetting a date’s name, checking the phone while ordering, and deciding to talk religion and politics over dessert.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Listeners have been trying to figure that out.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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As the frantic final seconds unfolded, Huskies coach Dan Hurley figured a timeout would do little good.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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