opt
verb (used without object)
to make a choice; choose (usually followed byfor ).
are opting
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present progressiveof opt.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Many are opting to manage their costs and are looking for alternatives, said Ashley Hetrick, supply-chain lead at accounting and advisory firm BDO.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
No surprise a larger number of young people are opting to live at home and pay far lower housing costs so they can save more.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Some are opting for oversize silhouettes, gym-ready fabrics and athleisure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Miguel said many customers are opting to grab their drinks and go rather than linger outside as smoke drifts through the neighborhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
But a 0.1-percent dip in food services sales could reflect that people are opting to drive less -- a foreboding sign for broader spending in the services sector.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
