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
Yeary opined the law is going after the wrong people — the low-level drug runners who are addicts themselves, instead of suppliers or people higher up in the chain.
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Sarah Nelson, IndyStar, 4 June 2025
Others swiftly followed suit, opining that the driver had been motivated by Islamic extremism.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 May 2025
Last year, my University of Georgia colleagues and I opined in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about ways to reassess extreme weather risk and preparedness.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
But as Justice Sonia Sotomayor points out in her concurring opinion, joined by two other justices, the majority also opines on the policy implications.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 6 June 2025
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Sarah Nelson, IndyStar, 4 June 2025
Others swiftly followed suit, opining that the driver had been motivated by Islamic extremism.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 May 2025
Last year, my University of Georgia colleagues and I opined in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about ways to reassess extreme weather risk and preparedness.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
But as Justice Sonia Sotomayor points out in her concurring opinion, joined by two other justices, the majority also opines on the policy implications.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opine
Verb
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That's because open blinds and pulled back curtains allows the sun to shine through your home and reflect off the gas, thus adding more heat to the inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Both should reflect you—not just your current role.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Shift your mindset to focus on commenting, then build one-to-one relationships every day.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Tottenham declined to comment when approached by The Athletic.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Judge William Young remarked that this was a huge workload, to which Hatch responded that this was why the Tiger Team was created.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
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One expert associated with RMS Titanic, Inc. remarked that outer space was more hospitable and easier to reach.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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But as Guthrie noted of the coverage, only the members of the crew were identified.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Bank of America analysts noted that the banking sector has been a major support to European earnings in recent quarters, which could make its performance this year even more noteworthy.—
Matt Ward-Perkins,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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The consistency of officiating has been a topic players and coaches have been discussing a lot this season, and Engelbert said the league is aware and will evaluate it.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Ogwumike said during Thursday’s CBA media availability that the league did pose ideas regarding extending the season.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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“Opine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opine. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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