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Recent Examples of open-ended
Participants were asked, through an open-ended question with an auto-complete function, to name their current employer.
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Time Staff, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
On Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com predicted that the Yankees would tender Grisham the qualifying offer at the end of the season, but ominously left his thoughts open-ended as to where the 28-year-old would win up.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Even Morticia is unaware of what became of her sister, leaving Ophelia’s story open-ended for now.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
And some things are kind of open-ended and really meant to generate discussion among people who see it.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
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Time Staff, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
On Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com predicted that the Yankees would tender Grisham the qualifying offer at the end of the season, but ominously left his thoughts open-ended as to where the 28-year-old would win up.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Even Morticia is unaware of what became of her sister, leaving Ophelia’s story open-ended for now.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
And some things are kind of open-ended and really meant to generate discussion among people who see it.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-ended
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In January, Sting issued a statement about an unspecified illness that prompted his shows in Arizona and California to be called off.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The leaders later retired to the Chinese president's personal residence to continue unspecified negotiations with their delegations.—
Joe Cash,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like some of the ambush drones recently seen in Ukraine, Viper can have small solar cells, powering its sensors and communications for an indefinite period, as well as slowly recharging the battery.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Another is that the 44-year-old Bukele—now armed with a supermajority in Congress and a Supreme Court packed with allies—has amended the constitution to allow for the indefinite re-election of the President, presumably him.—
Christopher Sabatini,
Time,
30 Aug. 2025
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The design is simple yet effective, with zippered hand pockets, thumbholes, an adjustable hem, and a chin guard built into the hood.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-ended. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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