Synonyms of open
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as in to unlock
to change from a closed to an open position
please open the door to let the cat out
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as in to clear
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we need to open this drain that's clogged with hair
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as in to expand
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
when we got too close, the cardinal opened its wings and flew to a higher branch
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as in to free
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
snowplows opened the runway without much trouble
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
we will open the proceedings tomorrow with a short ceremony
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as in cleared
allowing passage without obstruction
thank you for clearing out the hallway so that it's open again
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as in public
freely available for use or participation by all
the lanes at the bowling alley will be open during the afternoon, but will be available only for league play in the evening
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as in vulnerable
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
the country's open to invasion if its borders remain unguarded
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as in honest
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
a talkative and open child who tells people more than they want to know
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as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
open wounds in his legs
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as in shared
not known by only a select few
the two boxers have an open dislike for each other
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as in pending
not yet settled or decided
that issue will have to remain open until the supervisor can decide
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as in impartial
willing to consider new or different ideas
she is always open and ready to listen to anyone's suggestions
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as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
he's very open with his opinions, many of which are not welcome
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as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
a daguerreotype of a cowboy whose face is roughened from a hard life in the open
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Recent Examples of open
Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 14 Feb. 2025
Popular fast food chicken chain applies for permit to open another location in CT
NBC Connecticut has new morning anchors and reporters.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2025
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Beaches monitored by Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue are currently open, according to the county’s website.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 0.76% at the open, while the Topix added 0.74%.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2025
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The Netflix model of almost always skipping any meaningful theatrical release for films definitely complicates matters, and for series, some newly shared (but still kind of limited) viewership statistics open the back door a bit — but not completely.
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Photo : Lagoon Yachts Lagoon 60 The new Lagoon 60’s aft cockpit bears a close resemblance to a power cat, with a large open stern, foldout transom, and facing lounges that run forward to the main cabin, which is defined by natural light, thanks to the glass.
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Share [Findings] Humboldt penguins who nest in the open have more pollutant metabolites in their blood than do penguins who nest in guano-rich burrows.
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Players—mostly in China but also in the U.S. and elsewhere—pay to unlock new gameplay and interactions with their boyfriends.—
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Some Jewish supporters of St. Isidore believe the case could unlock public funding nationwide.—
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The White House said 75,000 people signed up, and a federal judge cleared a legal roadblock last week for the program to move forward.—
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Amidst the drama, Dr. Mimi, Steve, Dr. Eugene, and Toya slip away for a lunch to clear the air.—
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Meanwhile, about 90 minutes from L.A., Hollywood power couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have expanded their West Coast property portfolio with a vacation getaway in the mountain community of Lake Arrowhead.—
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The role has expanded into areas like physical security and global technology infrastructure.—
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The idea is to free you up to comfortably use the car's infotainment screen, talk to co-passengers, and catch up on books or videos on long journeys and commutes.—
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He was released by Hamas earlier this month after 484 days of captivity, one of the 19 Israeli hostages freed alive under the January 2025 ceasefire deal.—
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The Girl Scout Cookie season began on Jan. 7 and typically runs through April, which means Thin Mints and other classics are still available for purchase.—
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To define your legacy, begin by reflecting on your core values and what truly matters to you.—
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The move came as a fragile ceasefire in Gaza hit new hurdles after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a stop to the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees due to be freed under the truce, in retaliation for public displays of Israeli hostages handed over in exchange in Gaza.—
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In 2019, there were 319 incidents, and in 2023, there were 482, police said at a public hearing last February.—
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The disappearance of some of the Hamptons’ most vulnerable residents would have an immediate effect on some of the nation’s wealthiest.—
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Arsenal lacked urgency in possession, and were uncharacteristically vulnerable in defence.—
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Senior officials responsible for keeping agencies honest and accountable were among those purged.—
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Even from an honest left-wing perspective, Haaland’s rise has little to ...—
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“Open.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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