Synonyms of open
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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5
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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1
as in cleared
allowing passage without obstruction
thank you for clearing out the hallway so that it's open again
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2
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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3
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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5
as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
open wounds in his legs
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6
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
Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
How to Watch Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals:
Date: Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025
Time: 7:10 PM EDT
Channel: FOX Sports 1
Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
On Friday night, the Royals took a 2-0 win over the Astros to open the series.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Unlike many resorts on the island, the pool is open 24 hours.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2025
In the southern city of Rafah, officials said Israeli bombardments had forced residents into the open, deepening their suffering.
—Ibrahim Hazboun, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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Burchill had opened his window and left boxes of pepperoni pizza in his hotel room at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
How to Watch Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals:
Date: Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025
Time: 7:10 PM EDT
Channel: FOX Sports 1
Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
On Friday night, the Royals took a 2-0 win over the Astros to open the series.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
While the Masses are open to public audiences, they are specifically held for employees and faithful of Vatican City.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Unlike many resorts on the island, the pool is open 24 hours.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
The cold open was a sarcastic attempt to get on Trump’s good side.
—Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2025
In the southern city of Rafah, officials said Israeli bombardments had forced residents into the open, deepening their suffering.
—Ibrahim Hazboun, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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That works to Elliott’s disadvantage as Slot’s changes are more focused on retaining the lead than unlocking a defence.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Establishing a Foundation for AI Adoption The potential of edge AI is vast, but unlocking its benefits requires a robust foundation.—
John Lockhart,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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And in 2009, domestic box office revenue cleared $10 billion for the first time.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Logging out of apps, clearing browsing histories, and disabling biometric access are also recommended precautions.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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For 2024, the list was expanded to 450 companies and looked at their emissions between 2020 and 2022.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Read: The Last of Us and the power of video games One of the best things about the TV adaptation has been its ability to expand past the limits of the game’s storytelling.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the month following Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack and Hamas's seizing of hundreds of Israeli hostages, Francis had prayed they would soon be freed and called for dialogue.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Four months into his second term, the sprint is on: SAB 121 is gone, freeing banks from punitive capital rules on digital‑asset custody; April’s bill scrapped the nightmare cost‑basis paperwork for DeFi; and the DOJ has shuttered its crypto task force, vowing to chase scammers, not software.—
Crypto Confidential,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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WrestleMania 41 Day 2 begins at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT on Peacock in the United States, with the kickoff show starting an hour earlier.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Max subscription plans begin at $9.99 a month with ads while ad-free subscriptions cost $16.99 a month.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The move triggered a 21-day public comment period as part of the investigation led by the Commerce Department.—
Maggie Fick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Save the primary beneficiary of that public money from more of the haphazard moves that have her franchise in the company of the league’s laughingstocks.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, despite these framework implementations, many businesses are still vulnerable to cyber threats.—
Vytautas Kaziukonis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, those with pre-existing heart or lung conditions, children, older adults, and people who are pregnant are particularly vulnerable.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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And, to be honest, her description of the breakup at that time sounded a lot more amicable than it’s been sounding lately.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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But only if leaders have the appetite for that kind of honest data.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Open.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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