as in reflects
to make a statement of one's opinion
the food critic opined that the restaurant's fare was something that one might serve a dog—if one didn't like dogs
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Recent Examples of opines
Angone opines that we Guardsmen were not acquainted with the neighborhoods we were assigned to.
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Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opines
Verb
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Growth in these roles reflects investment in innovation, especially where energy and health intersect.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s death reflects a sizable increase in threats against officeholders and politicians at the local and federal level.—
Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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After Dowd’s remarks, MSNBC immediately came under intense criticism on social media.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Hamilton remarks that the 1960s saw its own wave of assassinations.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Check who comments on your posts daily.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The film, written by Tony McNamara (The Favourite, The Great) and directed by Jay Roach (Meet the Parents, Bombshell), also comments on the observation that Brits are inherently better at insulting each other in a way that feels humorous or light-hearted as opposed to just outright cruel.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The report only notes one version of the standard iPhone 17.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Lamarche notes there's strong evidence from observational studies that cheese is associated with a lower risk of stroke.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Opines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opines. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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