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Recent Examples of open-ended
What once felt open-ended now feels finite.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Game play is open-ended, including activities such as collecting and making items, planting, catching insects and fishing.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The profile is a therapist who prefers CBT, tends to be open-ended and warm, and uses relatively accessible language in their sessions.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The race is expected to be highly competitive and the most open-ended in decades.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Game play is open-ended, including activities such as collecting and making items, planting, catching insects and fishing.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The profile is a therapist who prefers CBT, tends to be open-ended and warm, and uses relatively accessible language in their sessions.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The race is expected to be highly competitive and the most open-ended in decades.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for open-ended
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-ended
Adjective
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That means an unspecified third-party modem (most likely from Qualcomm), the company's N1 chip, and more.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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When the sluggers take their home run swings, the reel cuts to explosions at unspecified sites.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some people are being held for indefinite amounts of time in immigration detention.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The expansion has since been put on an indefinite hold over dispute between the project’s developers.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The adjustable buckle and ankle straps offer a secure and personalized fit, while the bouncy soles provide all-day comfort.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The model without adjustable diopters will cost slightly less – $299 for backers and about $544 at retail.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-ended. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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