as in choosing
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I opted for the smaller car after I calculated how much money I would save on gas every week
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Sleep divorce simply means couples choosing to sleep in separate beds or bedrooms.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026 -
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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The Duchess opted for another look from the designer on day three of her and Prince Harry's visit to Colombia, this time selecting an easy-breezy matching top and skirt.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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This is why selecting the appropriate size and style of area rug for your room is crucial.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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So is picking our favorite food, movies, sports and almost anything else where our individual preferences don’t always align with that of others.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rather than picking a fight with the White House, Blanco said, the judges are letting the top prosecutor fall on his face.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Opting (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opting%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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