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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The singer, who is set to perform at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show later this month, opted for a cream blazer with punk embellishments.
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Maggie Clancy, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
For the occasion, Ronan opted for a runway design courtesy of Louis Vuitton‘s cruise 2025 collection.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
If indeed Iran’s leadership opted for restraint following the assassination of Hamas’ top political leader, the same could not be said for its reaction to Israel’s multiphase operation against Hezbollah in mid-September.
—Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
For her performance, Carpenter opted for a glittering icy blue bodysuit.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Instead of kicking a 56-yard field goal, the Falcons opted to punt — the first punt of the game for either team.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Bono, who also stars in the film, opted for light blue, plaid blazer, khaki pants and a white button-up dress shirt.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
The 17-year-old opted for monochrome suit styling, wearing all-black attire that complemented his mother’s dress.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Maggie Clancy, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
For the occasion, Ronan opted for a runway design courtesy of Louis Vuitton‘s cruise 2025 collection.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
If indeed Iran’s leadership opted for restraint following the assassination of Hamas’ top political leader, the same could not be said for its reaction to Israel’s multiphase operation against Hezbollah in mid-September.
—Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
For her performance, Carpenter opted for a glittering icy blue bodysuit.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Instead of kicking a 56-yard field goal, the Falcons opted to punt — the first punt of the game for either team.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Bono, who also stars in the film, opted for light blue, plaid blazer, khaki pants and a white button-up dress shirt.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
The 17-year-old opted for monochrome suit styling, wearing all-black attire that complemented his mother’s dress.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Opted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opted. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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