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
Downsize products into smaller bottles and containers Another tip to save on space is to opt for travel-size toiletries wherever possible.
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Though cow's milk is high in protein and other nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, consider opting for a high-protein plant milk to get nearly the same amount of protein without the lactose.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
Why are parents opting for private schools, charter schools or homeschooling?
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
The past few months have seen many of the UK’s top talents considered for the hot presenter gig and in the end the BBC has opted for a diverse trio.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 May 2026
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Though cow's milk is high in protein and other nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, consider opting for a high-protein plant milk to get nearly the same amount of protein without the lactose.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
Why are parents opting for private schools, charter schools or homeschooling?
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
The past few months have seen many of the UK’s top talents considered for the hot presenter gig and in the end the BBC has opted for a diverse trio.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 May 2026
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Customers choose a few of the distillery’s popular bourbons, which are sold around the state now, as well as Massachusetts and Rhode Island.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Drivers can reduce their risk by comparing pumps for mismatched parts, using pumps near the store, and choosing tap-to-pay, mobile wallets, or credit cards instead of debit cards when possible.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Daniella Segura California is weeks away from its June primary, in which voters will decide which gubernatorial candidates will face off in the November general election.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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This is the third time Weinstein has been tried for a charge of third-degree rape; Judge Curtis Farber gave prosecutors 30 days to decide whether he will be tried a fourth time.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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Here are some ways to figure that out using examples from the classic fairy tale Cinderella.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The cities that figure this out will not just recover from the disruptions of the past five years.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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