OPENED Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

opened

verb

past tense of open

as in unlocked

to change from a closed to an open position please open the door to let the cat out

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in cleared

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions we need to open this drain that's clogged with hair

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in expanded

to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area when we got too close, the cardinal opened its wings and flew to a higher branch

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in freed

to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way snowplows opened the runway without much trouble

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in began

to take the first step in (a process or course of action) we will open the proceedings tomorrow with a short ceremony

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of opened The 270,000-square-foot building opened in 2023 with computerized saws and equipment imported from Germany. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Throughout its lifespan, the station has served as a test bed for scientific research in microgravity and has in years past opened itself up to private commercial missions. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Benjamin Willis, a Lorain, Ohio, teenager and huge Marvel movie fan, opened his mouth in awe. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 Mandazis, ginger rice congee and crispy lentil kofte can be found in a new cafe, run by the nonprofit organization MAKE Projects, which opened at the end of June with a mission to empower immigrant and refugee women. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 In Portugal’s Round of 32 win over Croatia, Ronaldo opened the scoring for A Seleção with a penalty kick in the 68th minute. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026 The largest diamond mine in the world is officially opened in northern Botswana; it is expected to increase Botswana’s diamond production by 30 percent. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026 The Oak Park Mall location opened in November 2010, according to previous reporting from The Star. — Jenna Thompson july 6, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 Advertisement The first AI for Good summit opened in Geneva in 2017, a year after AlphaGo beat one of the greatest Go players alive, Lee Sedol. — Alain Berset, Time, 6 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for opened

Verb

The Argentine legend unlocked the Cape Verde defense in the 29th minute, controlling a long diagonal pass with one touch in the box and promptly flicking it over the head of a charging Vozinha.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Prominent voices fear that the end result of the transformative technology is a job bloodbath and national security catastrophes, while others believe a new era of productivity is ready to be unlocked, with society living longer and healthier lives.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Definition of unlocked

Verb

Since his appointment to COO in 2018, the firm’s assets under management have roughly doubled, while its client base has expanded across new geographies.

— Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Companies that made the largest AI investment expanded entry-level job hiring by 12%.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of expanded

Verb

The seventh began with Denzer Guzman reaching on catcher’s interference.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
The work stoppage at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and MGB Home Care sites began Wednesday, when Massachusetts Nurses Association members voted to strike after months of contract negotiations failed.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of began

Verb

Aerial video captured by ABC7 showed smoke rising from a smoldering truck as a long line of cars extended south of the incident.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
After a two-month grace period — which Wellcare extended to three — Medicare drug plans can drop customers who don't pay their premiums, no matter how small the amount.

— Susan Jaffe, NPR, 6 July 2026

Definition of extended

Verb

On Thursday, the star and producer revealed that production has commenced on Fast Forever, which is set for a March 17, 2028 premiere, the 11th and final chapter in the $7 billion action franchise that launched with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 July 2026
Carlson, whose rights Anaheim traded to Carolina four days before the free agent signing period commenced, joins a defense corps that includes Victor Hedman, who is one year younger and has played five more career regular season games.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of commenced

Verb

While this was one of the most popular series of the late ‘90s/early aughts, each week’s storyline unfolded in a bloodbath of intense violence.

— Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 July 2026
His father, Brady Kiser, said that he was momentarily distracted when the incident unfolded and that Emilie was away at the time.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 July 2026