as in chooses
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 opts
Unable to find his favorite variety, Johnson sometimes opts for another traditional choice, the Granny Smith.
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Gage often opts for a solid or patterned velvet sofa with a print mix in the pillows.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Joe Wilkinson, one of the show’s most iconic players, opts for that plan and pays for it in the studio later.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
An evildoer opts to access AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The state will lease the ground for 99 years, with the rent paying for future maintenance and upgrades to the mansion — where Polis could live, but opts not to.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Hinkle opts for flat twists, halo braids, and two-strand twists to minimize manipulation and keep the scalp accessible for moisturizing.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Timothy Hagle, professor of political science at the University of Iowa, said that open races are generally more competitive than when an incumbent opts to run for reelection.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Tasked with teaching Ansari’s character some life lessons, Reeves’ Gabriel opts for life switcheroos with Seth Rogen’s socialite.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Gage often opts for a solid or patterned velvet sofa with a print mix in the pillows.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Joe Wilkinson, one of the show’s most iconic players, opts for that plan and pays for it in the studio later.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
An evildoer opts to access AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The state will lease the ground for 99 years, with the rent paying for future maintenance and upgrades to the mansion — where Polis could live, but opts not to.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Hinkle opts for flat twists, halo braids, and two-strand twists to minimize manipulation and keep the scalp accessible for moisturizing.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Timothy Hagle, professor of political science at the University of Iowa, said that open races are generally more competitive than when an incumbent opts to run for reelection.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Tasked with teaching Ansari’s character some life lessons, Reeves’ Gabriel opts for life switcheroos with Seth Rogen’s socialite.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opts
Verb
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However, the suspension of the de minimis rule now means that lower value shipments will now be subject to an additional 10% to 50% levy that coincides with the tariff rate of the country of origin, or a flat rate of $80 to $200, depending on which option the seller chooses.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Whichever variation of back four Guardiola chooses, none of them look like keeping a clean sheet at the moment.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cat decides its favorite spot to sleep is also a great place to stretch and scratch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps America won’t be healthy again until Kennedy simply decides to declare victory, regardless of what the next three years bring.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Torres, 28, figures to be a free agent once again this offseason.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Given the Patriots’ spotty depth at safety, Las Vegas figures to attack early and often through Bowers and potentially Jeanty, a capable pass-catching back.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Opts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opts. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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