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Recent Examples of open-ended
Fed officials will want more flexibility than signaling the cutting cycle is open-ended.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
The race is expected to be highly competitive and the most open-ended in decades.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 26 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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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
The race is expected to be highly competitive and the most open-ended in decades.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 26 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
See All Example Sentences for open-ended
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-ended
Adjective
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The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified monetary damages.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner ruled the twins’ deaths a homicide — by unspecified means, police say.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Do appealed but ultimately had his indefinite suspension upheld by the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board in October 2018, according to the plea agreement.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Doing so would be an effective declaration that a permanent five-year farm bill is on indefinite hold.—
Christopher Neubert,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Sarah Jessica Worn-brand is known for its extreme coziness, but this clog version has a cool adjustable heel strap and hook-and-loop closure that blends functionality with fashion.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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This incredibly lightweight, breathable windbreaker jacket has an adjustable bungee cord collar and waist for a custom fit, as well as two large pockets at the front.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-ended. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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