open (up)

Definition of open (up)next

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Verb
  • Sesame’s clinicians will also stay with the patient throughout any IMI RMA procedures to help translate medical terminology, provide emotional support, and offer any other care coordination needed.
    Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Any efforts to improve your living space may need to be run by other people, like a roommate or landlord.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But after restructuring the contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and offensive lineman Tyler Smith, the team was able to free up $67 million toward the cap in 2026 to get back under the salary cap.
    Nick Harris March 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Doing so would free up $254 million — in a tight budget year — for a $2,500 teacher pay raise, extra school funding, expanded private school tax credits and more, Senate leaders said.
    Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Maybe the dress on her seems so effortless that people want to invent a way to complicate it.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Still, Van Hollen emphasized that voters want policies that go beyond new government social programs.
    JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This all-inclusive stay is only accessible by boat, allowing guests to unplug while exploring the 8,000 acres of salt marshes and 3,000 acres of upland.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • With small hidden bays, rocks overhanging the sea, crystal-clear, sky-blue water, and rugged green terrain, the relatively untouched island is the perfect place to unplug and touch grass.
    Micol Passariello, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Right now, Apple’s AirPods Max are leading the charge with a $120 price drop, which makes these excellent headphones a little easier to justify.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Both fatal shootings remain under investigation by the Office of the Inspector General to determine if the use of force was justified under Connecticut law.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
  • If possible, take some time to journal or meditate (napping would also be valid).
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
    Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The board recently concluded a license suspension of 90 days is warranted, as is an $8,000 civil penalty.
    Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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