opt
verb (used without object)
to make a choice; choose (usually followed byfor ).
opting
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present participleof opt.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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It seems like McKinley wants to deliver a crushing blow, but then feints at the last minute, opting for a more optimistic kind of fantasy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Frustrated homeowners are responding in two major ways: forgoing insurance, or opting for higher deductibles.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Australians could be given the option of opting out of powerful social media algorithms under new legislation cracking down on big tech, a minister said Monday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Tech firms can balk at paying for full coverage, instead opting to essentially carry a significant chunk of the risk on their own balance sheets, according to analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Some find a particular tent so fascinating that they are unable to exit it, opting instead to stay there the duration of their visit.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
