as in choosing
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 opting
Though Prince Harry's ESPY award was plagued by a bit of controversy, Meghan still hit the red carpet in July 2024 to support her husband in style, opting for a slinky white halter gown by Oscar de la Renta.
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Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
In recent days, local media have reported that an increasing number of car owners are opting to refuel in mainland China, where gasoline can be as low as one-third of the cost in Hong Kong.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Faced with this reality, some schools are opting to deprioritize basketball.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Perched on a picturesque cliffside, the resort was breathtaking, but our best tactical decision was opting for adjoining rooms.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
Increasingly, judges are opting to sanction lawyers who submit briefs tainted by AI errors, Moylan said, sometimes fining those who refuse to admit wrongdoing or referring them to their state’s bar association for disciplinary actions.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Patients opting for self-pay will be able to get Foundayo starting at $149 for the lowest dose, Lilly said.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Those with dry and/or sensitive skin are better off opting for creams or lotions, and in particular, ones that don't have a strong fragrance.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Even though spending on subscriptions has remained steady, the report shows that two-thirds of streaming subscribers are now opting for ads, marking a 20% increase from 2024.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
In recent days, local media have reported that an increasing number of car owners are opting to refuel in mainland China, where gasoline can be as low as one-third of the cost in Hong Kong.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Faced with this reality, some schools are opting to deprioritize basketball.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Perched on a picturesque cliffside, the resort was breathtaking, but our best tactical decision was opting for adjoining rooms.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
Increasingly, judges are opting to sanction lawyers who submit briefs tainted by AI errors, Moylan said, sometimes fining those who refuse to admit wrongdoing or referring them to their state’s bar association for disciplinary actions.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Patients opting for self-pay will be able to get Foundayo starting at $149 for the lowest dose, Lilly said.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Those with dry and/or sensitive skin are better off opting for creams or lotions, and in particular, ones that don't have a strong fragrance.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Even though spending on subscriptions has remained steady, the report shows that two-thirds of streaming subscribers are now opting for ads, marking a 20% increase from 2024.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opting
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Sleep divorce simply means couples choosing to sleep in separate beds or bedrooms.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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These funky new qLDPC codes come in many forms, and choosing which one to use typically involves a tradeoff.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Stars made sacrificial effort plays that could convince most spectators this was a playoff showdown — Jamal Murray diving into the second row to save a loose ball, Aaron Gordon developing a limp then playing through it to guard De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama on game-deciding possessions.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Daily use and care should also be considered when deciding whether to toss or keep.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some of it is figuring it out as the game goes on, finding hitters’ weaknesses and knowing how to match that.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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And some have backed off from a legal fight altogether and sold their refund rights to investment firms, often at a deep discount, figuring that getting something is better than risk getting nothing.—
Alison Graham Larson,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Opting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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