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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open (up)
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The legislation requires local government enforcement agencies — typically building departments — to conduct a census of buildings in their cities or counties that need repairs and send that information to the state.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2025 -
Self-watering baskets include a reservoir of water beneath the soil, which is drawn upon as needed.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 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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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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The Tarte Brows for Days Framing Gel was made for anyone who wants definition, fuller-looking brows, and serious hold (without stickiness) in a single swipe.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 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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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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The midfielder has arguably had to fight even harder to begin to justify the energy and expense required to bring him to Stamford Bridge two and a half years ago.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 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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Mamdani took home 56% of the final vote, finishing 12 points ahead of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo—the favorite in most polls leading up to election day.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Hippler held back little in writing that the defense had failed to meet its legal burden necessary to warrant delay of the trial.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 June 2025
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Jonathan Groff’s penchant for spitting on audiences became mainstream enough to warrant a joke at the Tonys.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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