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as in scooped (out)
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as in needed
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opened (up)
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That turned out to be all that Monroe needed, improving her record to 12-3 and recording her fourth shutout of the season.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026 -
But its renowned wellness offering is arguably needed more deeply in London than anywhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The technology was never fully deployed and was unplugged after three months.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The message reportedly looped for about 10 minutes before the airport's IT department unplugged the system.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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After waiting 21 years to get back to the Final Four, the Illini nation wanted more.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Galaxy wanted to get off to a fast start at home in the 2026 season.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Valencia was freed on March 23 and given his property, cellphone and food, according to Wenrick.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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He was freed from court oversight in 20222.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Scientists from China and then the UK excavated approximately 700 fossils during multiple visits between 2022 and 2025.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Further clearing continued throughout the 19th century, and the statue was fully excavated — exposing its paws and surrounding temple — by Émile Baraize between 1925 and 1936.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Opened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opened%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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