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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But the point is, the games didn’t end anyway, so all of this was pointless and just left open-ended for more seasons someday or spin-offs.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
While the open-ended side of a wrench can’t ratchet, the wrench does something similar with its extra notches.
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
The limited-edition concept, called Spear 50, is an interpretation of the Spear silhouette in a bolder, open-ended cuff with precious stone tips and precious metals.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Whatever your own reaction, the open-ended nature of Serra’s approach flies in the face of what people have been conditioned to expect from today’s non-fiction cinema, much of which exists to challenge the audience for their provincialism while flattering them for their empathy.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
While the open-ended side of a wrench can’t ratchet, the wrench does something similar with its extra notches.
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
The limited-edition concept, called Spear 50, is an interpretation of the Spear silhouette in a bolder, open-ended cuff with precious stone tips and precious metals.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Whatever your own reaction, the open-ended nature of Serra’s approach flies in the face of what people have been conditioned to expect from today’s non-fiction cinema, much of which exists to challenge the audience for their provincialism while flattering them for their empathy.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-ended. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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