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
  • Ziegler’s humor and sympathy for her characters—including Creon, who desperately wants to do right by everyone—saves the conflict between individual and state from heavy-handedness.
    Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
  • For her window display at the new Toast store in West Hollywood, artist Kyna Payawal wanted to entice pedestrians to stay and linger.
    Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 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 13 Mar. 2026.

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