wide-open

adjective

: having virtually no limits or restrictions
a wide-open town

Examples of wide-open in a Sentence

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The Padres, facing a wide-open postseason field, have their sights set on competing deep into next month. Dennis Lin, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025 The tragedy also sheds light on the challenges of keeping America’s public transportation riders safe in vast, crowded and wide-open systems that fuel urban life. Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025 Renda found Gunter for a wide-open 25-yard touchdown to start the spree. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025 And Roman delivered the game plan, utilizing four-wide receiver sets and going heavy on play action, drawing up some nifty passing plays gave Herbert wide-open throws deep. Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wide-open

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wide-open was in 1858

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“Wide-open.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-open. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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