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
Because the series opts to focus more on the societal factors that make such a killing plausible than on Jamie’s specific desires and concerns, its perspective is only ever that of an outsider.
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Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
Someone who asks for something directly versus someone who opts for a more sheepish approach marks a good example of the outcomes of one's upbringing.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Arnold opts for a palette of neutral tones, soft blues, and pale peaches as a middle ground between anything too bright or drab.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Tayler chooses to leave alone, while Tyler opts to bring Kay with him.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
So, Spoelstra opts to spread optimism and hope without ripping into the team during these types of tough stretches?
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Johnson briefly opts for a subjective point of view, placing us in Paul’s awakening perspective.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Instead of immediately firing off the chesty belts that house often evokes, McFerrin opts for soft coos and lush background harmonies — like the ones in the bridge — that eventually help her sneak into the rafters of her range by the song’s close.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
Paying close attention to past lessons and improving how benefits are targeted would increase the likelihood of success if Mexico’s government—or any other— eventually opts for a full-fledged fuel subsidy reform.
—Aldo Flores-Quiroga, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
Someone who asks for something directly versus someone who opts for a more sheepish approach marks a good example of the outcomes of one's upbringing.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Arnold opts for a palette of neutral tones, soft blues, and pale peaches as a middle ground between anything too bright or drab.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Tayler chooses to leave alone, while Tyler opts to bring Kay with him.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
So, Spoelstra opts to spread optimism and hope without ripping into the team during these types of tough stretches?
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Johnson briefly opts for a subjective point of view, placing us in Paul’s awakening perspective.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Instead of immediately firing off the chesty belts that house often evokes, McFerrin opts for soft coos and lush background harmonies — like the ones in the bridge — that eventually help her sneak into the rafters of her range by the song’s close.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
Paying close attention to past lessons and improving how benefits are targeted would increase the likelihood of success if Mexico’s government—or any other— eventually opts for a full-fledged fuel subsidy reform.
—Aldo Flores-Quiroga, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Opts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opts. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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