as in decided
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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Zara opted for a polished monochromatic look in one of this year’s trending colors, burgundy.
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Ty Gaskins, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
But the reality was that choices were constrained, communication was sparse and most employees opted for the same plan year after year.
—Tim Pratte, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Rather than an overwrought updo, Brigitte Bardot opted for her easy bombshell blonde for her wedding to actor Jacques Charrier.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Beyond the big screen, the company opted to focus on smaller scale Disney+ offerings like Echo, X-Men '97, and Agatha All Along.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
When his contract at San Siro expired in the summer of 2023, the Slovakia international opted to join PSG, and that move has not panned out for him.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
As for her accessories and glam, Biden opted for a few delicate bracelets in shades of metallic gold and silver.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
While consumers have opted for multi-step routines for their faces for years, other areas of the body are now getting the same treatment, particularly scalp and body.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Some of the older girls donned pants — which was prohibited growing up — while others opted for skirts.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Ty Gaskins, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
But the reality was that choices were constrained, communication was sparse and most employees opted for the same plan year after year.
—Tim Pratte, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Rather than an overwrought updo, Brigitte Bardot opted for her easy bombshell blonde for her wedding to actor Jacques Charrier.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Beyond the big screen, the company opted to focus on smaller scale Disney+ offerings like Echo, X-Men '97, and Agatha All Along.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
When his contract at San Siro expired in the summer of 2023, the Slovakia international opted to join PSG, and that move has not panned out for him.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
As for her accessories and glam, Biden opted for a few delicate bracelets in shades of metallic gold and silver.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
While consumers have opted for multi-step routines for their faces for years, other areas of the body are now getting the same treatment, particularly scalp and body.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Some of the older girls donned pants — which was prohibited growing up — while others opted for skirts.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Opted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opted. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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