as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I opted for the smaller car after I calculated how much money I would save on gas every week
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There are three temperature settings to choose from, and the cooling option works similarly to an ice roller—offering cooling benefits that soothe swelling, refresh tired eyes, and refine the look of pores.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025 -
To learn more about fast internet, download and upload speeds, and for tips on choosing a speed without paying too much, check out our guide below.—
David Brinkerhoff,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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By Quispe López April 8, 2025 All products are independently selected by our editors.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
8 Apr. 2025
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Whatever the case may be, selecting the right media console is as important as shopping for a comfy chair or sofa.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the week, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler, Joe Smith and Jeremy Rutherford were on site and picked the players’ brains about, well, each other.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Van Lith was picked in the first round by the Chicago Sky.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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And while the generations may prefer different kinds of communication, these preferences can also be based on individual style as well.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Others may prefer to broaden their portfolio of experience across various roles or departments.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Opt (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opt%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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