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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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Harry, the Duke of Sussex, last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that Charles was undergoing treatment for an unspecified form of cancer.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The railgun—installed on the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's experimental ship JS Asuka—fired an unspecified number of projectiles at the target, according to photos released by the agency.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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An indefinite curfew was put in place in the capital and Tribhuvan Airport has been shut down, with all flights cancelled.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Human rights groups claim the agreement lacks protections against torture or indefinite confinement for detainees.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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CFMoto has given the naked a custom subframe, gullwing-style swingarm, and KYB suspension, which includes 41 mm upside-down forks and a monoshock – both of which are adjustable.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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This Amazon version features the same suede leather construction, adjustable metal buckle straps, and non-slip outsole, along with a cork footbed with a deep heel cup for lightweight cushioning and arch support.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-ended. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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