Took part, with "in" (5)

I believe the answer is:

opted

(Other definitions for opted that I've seen before include "Chose from depot" , "'Decided on, chose (5)'" , "Decided as in 10 Across" , "Plumped (for)" , "Depot (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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