as in to choose
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 opt
With a 14-0 lead thanks to the two pick sixes by DeLuca and Tony Rojas, Franklin opted to keep the offense on the field on fourth-and-1 at his own 19-yard line.
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Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Then, opt for a custom omelet, organic porridge, eggs royale, or Hayfield Manor’s Traditional Irish Breakfast, including Rosscarbery sausage, black and white pudding, grilled potato farls—and eggs of your choice.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Knowles, meanwhile, opted for a black off-the-shoulder top and matching trousers.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Then-Princess Elizabeth's father chose to take a new regnal name at the start of his reign, and opted for King George VI, creating continuity from his late father.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Then, opt for a custom omelet, organic porridge, eggs royale, or Hayfield Manor’s Traditional Irish Breakfast, including Rosscarbery sausage, black and white pudding, grilled potato farls—and eggs of your choice.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Knowles, meanwhile, opted for a black off-the-shoulder top and matching trousers.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Then-Princess Elizabeth's father chose to take a new regnal name at the start of his reign, and opted for King George VI, creating continuity from his late father.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opt
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Manufacturers of vehicles and charging infrastructure will be chosen through competitive bidding.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 12 Dec. 2024
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Following Wrinkles, Indiana took a 15-year hiatus from executions until Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb decided this year to resume them.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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In these roles, PBMs decide what pharmacists and pharmacies are paid to dispense prescription medications.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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But every child has to figure this out on their own for the first time.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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But ancient bone fragments and genes are helping scientists figure that out.Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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