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
James Kennedy opts for all black at the iHeartRadio Music Awards afterparty presented by Affinity Nightlife in Los Angeles on March 26.
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Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The show opts not to show the murder itself.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead of a traditional bouquet, the Bravo star opts for the Lego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet Building Set.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead, Carryboy opts to add cabinetry just inside the rear load doors for extra organization.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
If San Francisco opts to keep Webb on regular rest, his second start of the season would be on Monday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
There will also be hard consequences if Trump opts to declare victory and end America’s involvement in a war that could become long and costly.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Ohio State is fouled three times, opts to shoot the foul shot and misses each time.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Pete opts to move out of Kay and Benton’s house and into a hotel with Dorothy.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The show opts not to show the murder itself.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead of a traditional bouquet, the Bravo star opts for the Lego Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet Building Set.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead, Carryboy opts to add cabinetry just inside the rear load doors for extra organization.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
If San Francisco opts to keep Webb on regular rest, his second start of the season would be on Monday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
There will also be hard consequences if Trump opts to declare victory and end America’s involvement in a war that could become long and costly.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Ohio State is fouled three times, opts to shoot the foul shot and misses each time.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Pete opts to move out of Kay and Benton’s house and into a hotel with Dorothy.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opts
Verb
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Keep scrolling to see who chooses a more extensive approach to their skin-care regimen, and who prefers a streamlined, less-is-more plan of action.—
Kaleigh Fasanella,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2026
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In a modern Danish farming family, the patriarch Gorm unexpectedly chooses to pass the family farm to his youngest daughter, Astrid, causing a deep rift.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That supervisor, alone, decides where elders will go.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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There is no defeat quite like sitting down for a gaming session after a 10-hour workday, hoping to get your woes out by winning some battles, but your ancient monitor decides to act up.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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But that figures to change now that the Final Four field is in place and Michigan, Illinois, Arizona and UConn prepare for next weekend’s basketball smorgasbord in Indianapolis.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tortorella figures to bring a different energy to the Golden Knights.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Opts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opts. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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