as in to reflect
to make a statement of one's opinion
the food critic opined that the restaurant's fare was something that one might serve a dog—if one didn't like dogs
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Recent Examples of opine
Notably, however, nominee for HHS Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, opined in the Wall Street Journal an interest in tying U.S. drug prices to the ones paid in Europe.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The mix of talking heads and underwater footage (Jeff Louis Peterman’s beckoning cinematography) as well as the occasionally hyped opining about the potential for disaster or triumph delivers the familiar beats of the genre.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
Berkshire Hathaway Chair and CEO Warren Buffett opined at length in 2018 and 2019 about the trade conflicts that erupted during Trump’s first term.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
At my own family gatherings, people might opine about their own bodies or occasionally aim a barb about how a cousin or I have lost or gained weight.
—Ella Cerón, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The mix of talking heads and underwater footage (Jeff Louis Peterman’s beckoning cinematography) as well as the occasionally hyped opining about the potential for disaster or triumph delivers the familiar beats of the genre.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
Berkshire Hathaway Chair and CEO Warren Buffett opined at length in 2018 and 2019 about the trade conflicts that erupted during Trump’s first term.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
At my own family gatherings, people might opine about their own bodies or occasionally aim a barb about how a cousin or I have lost or gained weight.
—Ella Cerón, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opine
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However, hybrid roles such as CISO/CIO or Chief Risk Officer command higher pay, reflecting the strategic value of these positions.Tony Bradley, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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But the very fact that this will be the first time Tyrer’s cause has been heard by the full committee in 43 years reflects how much more intricate his candidacy is than what the rules of order can mandate.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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Several friends and fans commented on Piper's post in support of her latest journey, including model Tanya Bardsley, actress Amy Jackson and journalist Ranvir Singh.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Abruzzo has declined recent requests to comment on the future of college sports organizing efforts under a new NLRB leadership.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Coach Greg Cronin had remarked that the Ducks’ duo of Frank Vatrano and Ryan Strome had not looked the same sans Terry, and after a game to get his feet under him, the Ducks might need a repeat performance to again get past a formidable foe.Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 15 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, remarks from Goldman management about the appetite for IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and other kinds of dealmaking are key during the conference call.Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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Police in a statement noted the teen’s name will be released when the case is transferred to adult court, which is expected to happen Wednesday.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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That latter trend has made Japan much more affordable for those coming from across the globe, with the currency hitting a 37-year low just last week, Bloomberg noted.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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On a monthly basis, PPI dipped by 0.1% compared to a 0.1% increase in November, as infrastructure and real estate projects were temporarily suspended during the off-season, the National Bureau of Statistics said, hurting demand for steel.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Threat level: More than 50,000 people received evacuation orders overnight as a result of the Eaton Fire, Angeles National Forest officials said.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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