opt
verb (used without object)
to make a choice; choose (usually followed byfor ).
opts
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present tense formof opt (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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That money could soon be flowing elsewhere because donors in a a state that opts out can still give to qualified recipients in other states.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Whether an artist opts out depends on who owns the rights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
While quarterly rebalancing changes are always expected to be announced on the first Friday of the last month of the quarter, it’s worth noting that the index committee sometimes opts against making any changes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
Dominic typically opts for reds from cooler climates like Austria or Germany.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Woo opts to see how the webbing tastes.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
