opens (up)

present tense third-person singular of open (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for opens (up)
Verb
  • Few things help beat the heat more than a strapless neckline, which frees up your underarms from being trapped in a hot T-shirt.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • The proclamation frees up additional state resources and personnel for response and recovery operations and can facilitate requests for state and federal disaster relief.
    Brenden Moore, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Workforce needs, customer expectations, and business conditions evolve, and leaders have to be willing to adjust if the model stops delivering results.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • While Schmid fills the role of a high-end backup, Florida still needs to acquire a starting-caliber goaltender prior to the start of the season with both Sergei Bobrovsky and Daniil Tarasov departing.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • To try to minimize costs, Gaspar unplugs his computer, coffee maker and other electronics when not in use and keeps the thermostat at 64 degrees.
    Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Kontopanos also unplugs consciously by sending postcards to her family and friends, scrapbooking, and junk journaling, which involves repurposing everyday materials like tickets and receipts to document memories or ideas.
    Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • By establishing child care as a valid use of campaign funds, Grechen Shirley said, the question is no longer who can afford to run for office, but who really wants to serve their community.
    Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • If James wants to return to the Heat, the team would have interest, a source conveyed to The Miami Herald on Tuesday.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 June 2026
  • Your mind takes you on an adventure as Jupiter moves into Leo today.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The good news is that the actual print quality largely justifies the inconvenience.
    Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026
  • Listing, pricing, shipping and storage all take time, so selling is worth it when the payoff justifies the work.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
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“Opens (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opens%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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