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
Adrian Gear, a 19-year-old biblical languages major, opted to attend the school in part because of its price.
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
After seeing the three suspects break through the door, his family opted for an intimate dinner for this year’s remembrance.
—Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth's mother opted for the Savannah One Piece ($175), a plunging swimsuit version of the actress's animal-print bikini that showed off her cleavage.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Exceptions exist for family members of school employees, and parents can opt their children out with written consent.
—Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 July 2025
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
After seeing the three suspects break through the door, his family opted for an intimate dinner for this year’s remembrance.
—Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth's mother opted for the Savannah One Piece ($175), a plunging swimsuit version of the actress's animal-print bikini that showed off her cleavage.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Exceptions exist for family members of school employees, and parents can opt their children out with written consent.
—Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 July 2025
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From sunny Fort Myers and Naples to remote Sanibel and Captiva, visitors have plenty to choose from when deciding on a destination.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Trying new decor trends fun, but designers believe choosing timeless base pieces is still the best way to approach patio—and any other—design.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Aug. 2025
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The Padres will play just three more games—against the NL East-leading Mets, no less—before A.J. Preller decides exactly what strings to pull before Thursday.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Elections in Kentucky have more frequently been decided in the primary, rather than the general election, as the state continues its rightward shift.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
28 July 2025
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It wasn’t written into law, but the markets figured Uncle Sam would come to the rescue if there were trouble.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Jordan Roa and Terrell Baptiste, a transfer from Massachusetts, figure to get most snaps at quarterback.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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