open-ended
adjective
open-end·ed
ˌō-pən-ˈen-dəd 
: not rigorously fixed: such as
a
: adaptable to the developing needs of a situation
b
: permitting or designed to permit spontaneous and unguided responses
open-endedness
noun
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The story concludes on a hopeful yet open-ended note: HUNTR/X reconciles publicly, Rumi embraces her half-demon identity, and although the immediate danger is gone, mysteries like Jinu's fate remain, leaving clear room for a sequel.
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 July 2025
Size Handheld spiralizers can usually handle fruits and vegetables of any size due to an open-ended design, but crank-style models may have some size limitations.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
Parker says, leaving his story also open-ended for a potential Season 2.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Legions of fans were furious, blasting the ending as perplexing and open-ended.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 July 2025
Size Handheld spiralizers can usually handle fruits and vegetables of any size due to an open-ended design, but crank-style models may have some size limitations.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
Parker says, leaving his story also open-ended for a potential Season 2.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Legions of fans were furious, blasting the ending as perplexing and open-ended.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for open-ended
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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-ended. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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