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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open (up)
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Self-watering baskets include a reservoir of water beneath the soil, which is drawn upon as needed.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025 -
Though not a formal cancellation, if ABC does eventually want Doc Od to return, producers would need to re-sign all lead actors to new deals.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
28 June 2025
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But the pending Senate bill keeps the door wide open, effectively freeing very wealthy business owners from any cap on their SALT deductions.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Protests in Israel also resumed after a two-week pause during the Israel-Iran war, with demonstrators demanding a deal that would free the hostages still in Gaza.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 June 2025
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No, Charlize really wanted to play with the helicopter bit, and Fred North [helped brainstorm].—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
5 July 2025
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From overcrowded trails to traffic congestion, the Pacific islands have been actively seeking visitors who want to create a deeper connection with Hawaii.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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Others need to disappear for a few days, unplug, and solve problems independently.—
David Meade,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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In-person experiences and wellness travel: As consumers are looking to unplug, wellness travel has become increasingly popular.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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In our opinion, this favorable trend justifies an upward revision of its valuation multiple.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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In recent weeks, the Trump administration has used constitutional maneuvers invented to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act to justify using troops to round up immigrants.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The Jay, sliding head-first, took a Jazz Chisholm Jr. knee to the throat and exited the game.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
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Rather than pushing forward, take this time to heal, recharge, and prepare for what’s next.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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While Kershaw’s limited workload would normally not warrant an All-Star selection, his stats haven’t been too far off that pace this year: A 4-0 record, 3.43 ERA and 1.254 WHIP in what is the 18th season of his future Hall of Fame career.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Any baby animal found alone: While some parents leave their young for periods, a solitary baby, especially if wet, warrants a call to the rescue center.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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