open (up)

Definition of open (up)next

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Verb
  • While the Strait is an important part of the deal in the region, Petraeus said that other issues need to be dealt with as well, including Tehran’s nuclear program and its funding for proxy groups like Hezbollah.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 May 2026
  • Every good travel wardrobe needs one reliable black flat, and these Orinda Skimmers keep things simple in the best way.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • Bode and Jake — whose patience with Danny's resistance to being helped is wearing mighty thin — manage to free Danny and relocate to the roof.
    Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
  • Mother’s explosion distracts Blaine and frees Sam.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Some believe Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird because the eagle steals food from other birds, but Kochersperger said that’s a myth.
    Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
  • Losing this game is not an option if the Giants want their fans to pay attention past Halloween, even with Arizona rookie coach Mike LaFleur deploying rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • For more complete protection, both of our experts recommend investing in a whole-home surge protector—but even then, unplugging valuable electronics during a severe weather event is the safest option.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 20 May 2026
  • Instead of unplugging for a week and returning to the same body and the same health risks, a growing number of travelers are booking trips designed to add years to their lives — and longevity travel has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in luxury hospitality.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual fee.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 May 2026
  • The second part is the risk premium a lender adds to justify lending money to a person or institution.
    Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • Most recently, Andrews took home the Emmy for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance at the 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards for her work on the Netflix hit.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
  • After taking a ball, Hernández sent a four-seam fastball hopping down the left-field line for an RBI double that scored Hyeseong Kim.
    Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Some criticism was thoughtful, warranted, and earnestly reflected Kennedy’s surprising strategic missteps while leading Lucasfilm overall.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
  • The goal is to ensure that the AI is always ready and not just primed at the moment that something is warranted.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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