wide-open

adjective

: having virtually no limits or restrictions
a wide-open town

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Andrews capped the 92-yard march with a 39-yard touchdown pass to a wide-open Ethan Shirazi to even the score. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025 In Wisconsin, 2026 will be a defining year, with a wide-open race for governor and several seats up for election in the Senate, creating an opportunity for Democrats to change the power dynamics in the Legislature. Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Long side windows and wide-open decks enhance the contemporary feel, while a cabana at the stern recalls a more glamorous, old-school era. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025 While most college coaches treat their practices like a top secret meeting, Dykes has maintained a wide-open media policy, allowing reporters to watch full practices in the spring and fall camps, and even allowing fans and media to watch entire scrimmages. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wide-open

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wide-open was in 1858

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“Wide-open.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-open. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

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