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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Backed by Apollo and freed from quarterly scrutiny, CEO David Boone’s fast pivot is delivering double-digit sales and earnings gains.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Others, though—Cahun and Moore, but also Victor Brauner—saw how fascism was inextricable from patriarchal power, and sought to free themselves from the confines of gender altogether.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of free

Verb

If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Schjelderup, who assisted the second goal, too, jumped onto Haaland’s back again and pointed down at him, as if anyone in MetLife Stadium that day, or anyone watching at home, needed to know where to direct their attention.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026

Definition of need

Verb

For electric stoves, make sure to unplug the appliance first.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
In a post shared on X on Wednesday, July 1, Mamdani urged New Yorkers to set their air conditioners to 78 degrees, reduce electricity use and unplug unused electronics as temperatures continue to climb.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of unplug

Verb

Duke then justified its presence in the ACC championship by beating Virginia 27-20 in overtime.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
But that valuation is justified given CAVA’s strong qualitative fundamentals, such as recent menu innovations and high customer loyalty, leaving the stock attractive, Morgan Stanley said.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of justify

Verb

None of the Heat’s young former SEC standouts apparently did enough to warrant consistent minutes.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
At the very least, the decision to screen for and treat low testosterone levels warrants an individualized and detailed discussion regarding potential risks.

— Alexander P. Cole, STAT, 18 July 2026

Definition of warrant

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