opined
Americanadjective
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
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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He’s shown up at games, kept league commissioners close, and opined on trades and rule changes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
“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
“The surge in the ISM Manufacturing Index in January suggests that after years of malaise, perhaps the manufacturing sector might be turning a corner,” opined Alexandra Brown, North America economist at Capital Economics.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
“Schmeling might go four rounds,” opined Al Ulbrickson.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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