as in to reflect
to make a statement of one's opinion
the food critic opined that the restaurant's fare was something that one might serve a dog—if one didn't like dogs
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Recent Examples of opine
When Black folks look back wistfully on the segregated past, and opine about buying Black.
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Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This is one reason which led to the fall of other large healthcare unicorns such as Babylon Health and most recently, 23andMe, both multi-billion dollar enterprises in their heyday; many have since opined that both lost their purpose during their meteoric rise.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In an attempt to do a non-political set for the White House Correspondents Association Dinner, Miss Eggy opined on jicama.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
But seeking to rebalance the scales by targeting nations with tariffs indiscriminately won’t work, Rangel opined.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
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Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This is one reason which led to the fall of other large healthcare unicorns such as Babylon Health and most recently, 23andMe, both multi-billion dollar enterprises in their heyday; many have since opined that both lost their purpose during their meteoric rise.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In an attempt to do a non-political set for the White House Correspondents Association Dinner, Miss Eggy opined on jicama.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
But seeking to rebalance the scales by targeting nations with tariffs indiscriminately won’t work, Rangel opined.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opine
Verb
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Engaging residents in the planning process to ensure that development reflects community values and priorities.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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There are only four units and the James mortgage reflects that.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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County officials declined to comment on the civil lawsuit.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hertz declined to comment Friday on Ackman’s stake in the company.—
Michael Wayland,Yun Li,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These kids encounter someone dressed as a tree and do not remark upon that.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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In an interview with Letterboxd in March, Macfadyen, 50, remarked on the movie's staying power.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As Southern critics noted at the time, for the wrong reasons but not with the wrong logic, the American Revolution was itself an act of secession—from a functioning and successful union.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The researchers also noted that 16% of all breast cancer cases can be linked to drinking alcohol.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Plane Safety in Spotlight Again Authorities with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the crash investigation could take more than a year to complete.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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