as in commenting
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 opining
Disagreeing with presidential actions is one thing, but opining on the psychology behind his decisions shows ignorance.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
The New York Times is cheering them on, opining in a recent editorial that artificially raising the prices of legal cannabis through higher taxes and fees will dissuade adults from consuming it.
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Paul Armentano,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
In some cases, your job ends after reviewing and opining on early legal filings.
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Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Top executives from the largest AI companies were in Davos this week, opining on how the technology should evolve and what that will mean for economic growth.
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John Kell,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
Tuesday’s discussion included a question and answer session, which turned into several attendees opining about the criminal justice system more generally, along with other topics.
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Ryan Oehrli
january 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
With a $50 million bounty on his head, the CIA openly active in Caracas and US forces mustering in the Caribbean, pundits and politicians throughout the Americas are opining on the Venezuelan president’s fate.
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Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
22 Nov. 2025
Many of the people opining and whining about how this moment could be as bad or worse than the 2000 bust are uninformed or ahistorical.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
Others saw a man opining — again, without evidence that maternal use of Tylenol causes autism or ADHD in children — on mothers, children with disabilities and their health at a time when studies show pain suffered by women is frequently dismissed.
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Laurie Kellman,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
The New York Times is cheering them on, opining in a recent editorial that artificially raising the prices of legal cannabis through higher taxes and fees will dissuade adults from consuming it.
—
Paul Armentano,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
In some cases, your job ends after reviewing and opining on early legal filings.
—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Top executives from the largest AI companies were in Davos this week, opining on how the technology should evolve and what that will mean for economic growth.
—
John Kell,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
Tuesday’s discussion included a question and answer session, which turned into several attendees opining about the criminal justice system more generally, along with other topics.
—
Ryan Oehrli
january 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
With a $50 million bounty on his head, the CIA openly active in Caracas and US forces mustering in the Caribbean, pundits and politicians throughout the Americas are opining on the Venezuelan president’s fate.
—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
22 Nov. 2025
Many of the people opining and whining about how this moment could be as bad or worse than the 2000 bust are uninformed or ahistorical.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
Others saw a man opining — again, without evidence that maternal use of Tylenol causes autism or ADHD in children — on mothers, children with disabilities and their health at a time when studies show pain suffered by women is frequently dismissed.
—
Laurie Kellman,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opining
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An unidentified woman on TikTok, using the username Ladydope6, posted several videos last month commenting on the attack on Martinez and implying she was involved in the altercation.
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Speaker Pelosi will not be commenting further on this private matter.
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Iger presided over ABC's parent company when Kimmel was temporarily pulled from the air after remarking about Charlie Kirk's murder.
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Romney took note of his political journey during his remarks at Monday's celebration, remarking on the bipartisanship that made Romneycare possible.
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Today, semiconductors sit at the center of geopolitical discussions involving the United States, China, Taiwan and Europe, reflecting their role as a foundational input to nearly every sector of the modern economy.
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Accommodation includes two owner’s suites—one with a rotating bed, the other with a reflecting pool—a spacious full-beam VIP, and four guest cabins.
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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller also spoke on Monday and reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while noting the pros and cons of forward guidance.
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Worth noting Third baseman Matt Chapman (abdominal strain) will rejoin the Giants today and be re-evaluated.
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“Opining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opining. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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