as in chooses
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 opts
For this style, the workshop opts for calf leather.
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
In essence, the AI maker opts to hire people to try out the AI and tell it what should be said and what should not be said.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
When there are choices, the buyer opts for the less expensive product.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
After the first time a consumer opts to receive their receipt via email from one of these merchants, future purchases from other businesses in its network look automated.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Elphaba actresses are required to paint their nails certain pre-approved colors and, although professional manicures are optional, Morrissey opts for gel nails that will last the wear and tear of performing eight times a week.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Here, the first-time director opts for a somewhat random combination of both approaches at once, and the overall result is just south of off-key.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
With this conflict of interest, Benson opts to request a new partner at the episode’s close.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2024
Starting with soothing sounds and scents, the goal is to foster a relaxing environment; Thompson opts for tracks on the Calm app that remind her of Miami beaches paired with an essential oil diffuser on full blast.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
In essence, the AI maker opts to hire people to try out the AI and tell it what should be said and what should not be said.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
When there are choices, the buyer opts for the less expensive product.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
After the first time a consumer opts to receive their receipt via email from one of these merchants, future purchases from other businesses in its network look automated.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Elphaba actresses are required to paint their nails certain pre-approved colors and, although professional manicures are optional, Morrissey opts for gel nails that will last the wear and tear of performing eight times a week.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Here, the first-time director opts for a somewhat random combination of both approaches at once, and the overall result is just south of off-key.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
With this conflict of interest, Benson opts to request a new partner at the episode’s close.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2024
Starting with soothing sounds and scents, the goal is to foster a relaxing environment; Thompson opts for tracks on the Calm app that remind her of Miami beaches paired with an essential oil diffuser on full blast.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Opts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opts. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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