open-ended

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Recent Examples of open-ended Sanding that motivation down into a more kid-friendly and open-ended spectacle, this adaptation doesn’t broaden Orwell’s message so much as empty it. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026 Holding back or keeping things open-ended slows momentum right now. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026 Such walkouts frequently have a beginning and end date, but Local 99’s strike would be open-ended — which means school would be indefinitely closed by the three-union solidarity walkout. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 Second, all events in the campaign are locked to specific car classes before first completion, which will be music to the ears of anyone who ever thought these games were too directionless and open-ended to invite any tension or purpose. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for open-ended
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-ended
Adjective
  • The lawsuit seeks a declaration that Harwood broke the site’s Terms of Service and unspecified damages.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • The civil suit, filed on April 14 in a federal court in Maine, seeks unspecified financial damages.
    Eric Adler July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Adjective
  • The duration in days of a particular shower is somewhat arbitrary, since the beginning and ending are gradual and indefinite.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026
  • Late in the Ivy story, things erupted between them, and Ivy went into indefinite hibernation.
    Steve Appleford, SPIN, 16 July 2026
Adjective
  • These cute wide-leg pants have a ruffle waistband with an adjustable drawstring, functional pockets, and flowy silhouette for more airflow on hot days.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • The effortlessly cool pair has a relaxed fit and adjustable tie waistband, which gives them a pajama-like feel.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 18 July 2026

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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-ended. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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