OPEN (UP) Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

open (up)

verb

Definition of open (up)

as in to hollow (out)

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as in to need

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Verb

The company says this approach would free up more space for freight while reducing operating costs.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
That frees up your team to focus on the larger design and creative systems, so your creative department can be the hero and say yes to more of the lower-funnel content requests.

— Dustin Callif, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of free

Verb

The agreement between Walter and Kushner, which still needs to be signed, will need to be reviewed by the NBA.

— Broderick Turner Follow, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Wyatt needed an onside kick recovery for any chance of an improbable comeback and Adrian Dunn delivered.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of need

Verb

Ask what everyone actually wants from the experience now, including yourself.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026
The former San Francisco supervisor wants to pursue legislation to prevent insurance companies from raising the rates or dropping the coverage of a policyholder who files a claim.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of want

Verb

India has a strong structural growth story, but investors still need earnings growth to justify the valuation premium, Luchnikava-Schorsch said.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
And in each case the president attempted to explain and justify his policies—standards Trump has routinely failed to meet.

— Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of justify

Verb

Allen took only two dribbles — one before midcourt and one after — gathered his feet, and pulled up from the left side of the arc.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Revell said that no arrests had yet been made, nor anyone taken into custody, but that police believed one shooter was involved.

— Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of take

Verb

The exit of foreign investors and rising energy bills due to the Iran war have already hit the Indian currency, warranting the central bank to step in.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Frequent awakenings, loud snoring, gasping during sleep, morning headaches or uncomfortable leg sensations warrant a conversation with a healthcare provider.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of warrant

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