1
as in scooping (out)
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as in needing
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opening (up)
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Your natural warmth helps people stay engaged without needing to force enthusiasm.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026 -
Haiti entered the final round of qualifying matches needing a victory and Honduras to lose or draw to qualify automatically as the first-place finisher in Group C of Concacaf World Cup qualifying.—
Michelle Kaufman
May 24,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2026
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The other preparation that matters is connecting the negotiation to a personal goal that has nothing to do with wanting more money in the abstract.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Parking is free and there is an elevator in back for those wanting to avoid the stairs.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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There was not even one tiny part of me that missed being able to refer to myself as we, so immense was the relief of freeing myself of Vagner.—
Lisa Poliak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Public space expert and adjunct urban planning professor Jay Pitter’s book is a story of belonging, of feeling safe enough to take up space, and freeing ourselves from the judgement of others.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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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
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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
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The 14-day truce, which the US said is conditional on Iran unblocking Hormuz, has yet to translate into a meaningful increase in shipping.—
Julian Lee,
Bloomberg,
9 Apr. 2026
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For those who instead struggle with nasal congestion, a simple nose unblocking exercise can help.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
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Gangi scored the next two goals for the Indians, the first after taking advantage of an open lane in the middle, and the second came on a free position.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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How the Twins scored early The Twins (27-28) broke through for a pair of runs off White Sox (27-27) starter Sean Burke in the fourth inning, taking their first lead of the night.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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“Opening (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opening%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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