opined

[oh-pahynd] / oʊˈpaɪnd /

VERB

think

Synonyms

STRONGEST

surmise

STRONG

believe conceive conclude declare feel guess imagine judge presume say suggest suppose venture

WEAK

express an opinion

Antonyms

STRONG

calculate disbelieve know measure

Example Sentences

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“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

Yardeni Research opined last week that investors appeared to be taking profits.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

In its fiscal 2025 annual report, filed in October, Regencell said “there is substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern,” and its outside auditor opined the same.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

“If you ask me, that’s a recipe for a junkyard dog,” an Academy instructor opined to us.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover