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
Every mom who opts for a home birth has their own personal reasons for doing so.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
At first, the original poster (OP) wrote that his wife opted for a white blazer and asked him to use a Tide pen to get a stain out.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
After a free agency tour, Manning opted to sign in Denver in a move that paid immediate dividends.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The good news is that most of the players who could have turned pro opted to return, especially on a defense that finished tied for 10th nationally in yards per play allowed.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
At first, the original poster (OP) wrote that his wife opted for a white blazer and asked him to use a Tide pen to get a stain out.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
After a free agency tour, Manning opted to sign in Denver in a move that paid immediate dividends.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The good news is that most of the players who could have turned pro opted to return, especially on a defense that finished tied for 10th nationally in yards per play allowed.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opt
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Rihanna has always been such an icon and inspiration and being chosen to represent her vision across Savage X Fenty and Fenty Beauty is an honor.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
4 Feb. 2025
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Even in the face of recurring underperformance, many boards choose to retain their CEOs for extended periods.—
Stevo Pavićević
Thomas Keil,
Harvard Business Review,
4 Feb. 2025
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The top eight advanced direct to the last 16, while those clubs from ninth to 24th will contest a playoff to decide which eight teams join them.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Universal, which had financed the $18 million film and planned to distribute it, had decided that the movie couldn’t be released in theaters with the 140-minute version that Fargeat had shown them.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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We’re locked in all week to try and figure that out.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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With Luzardo traded to Philadelphia and Garrett out for the year after elbow surgery, the Marlins’ second through fifth starters figure to include Ryan Weathers and Edward Cabrera, likely Valente Bellozo and either Max Meyer, Adam Mazur or someone who’s not currently on the 40-man roster.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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