opined
Americanadjective
verb
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Origin of opined
First recorded in 1795–1805; opine ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective ; opine ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb
Example Sentences
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“His many detractors should grant that his comments late Saturday at a White House press briefing hit the right notes of gratitude and comity,” the Wall Street Journal editorial board opined.
From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026
He also opined that the Strategy cost price is not as important as people think.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
In its fiscal 2025 annual report, filed in October, Regencell said “there is substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern,” and its outside auditor opined the same.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
A few analysts have opined on fusion, though.
From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025
Anecdotes can be told, advice given, opinions opined, all with a lot fewer first-person pronouns than you think.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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