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
Our guide opined Corfu can be a bit boring during off season.
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Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
Of the court records analyzed, medical reviewers rarely if ever meet face to face with patients before opining on their cases.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Scientists opined on soil and water conditions where the bones were found.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
Of the court records analyzed, medical reviewers rarely if ever meet face to face with patients before opining on their cases.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Scientists opined on soil and water conditions where the bones were found.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opine
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When a planet retrogrades, its energy is turned inward which, in turn, encourages us to reflect on our personal lives.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Now, five years later, DDP took time to reflect on that iconic moment, sharing behind-the-scenes footage from his preparations.—
Nathan Kamal,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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The lack of talking heads commenting on her enhances the intimate feel.—
Caryn James,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Since then, Billy Ray’s son Trace Cyrus took to Instagram to also comment on the performance, addressing years of strained family dynamics and expressing concern for his father’s well-being.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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Energy price decontrol is the other thrust of Carter’s energy policies that is not much remarked on and also misunderstood.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump ended up giving multiple speeches throughout the day, first a traditional address immediately after he was sworn in, then remarks at Emancipation Hall, and finally addressing supporters at the arena.—
Emily Hallas,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Jan. 2025
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Maher, who expressed support for Gaetz's denial, noted that if there had been evidence, the Justice Department would have acted.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Social media users noted the similarities between the two men, with people insisting that Franco portray the 26-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate in whatever future show or movie was produced about his alleged crime.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Trump has said there is a national emergency at the southern border, which was a central part of his campaign message, and is implementing several executive orders related to immigration and border security on his first day in office.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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And what other Western incumbent government can say that?—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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