1
as in unlocked
to change from a closed to an open position
please open the door to let the cat out
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2
as in cleared
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we need to open this drain that's clogged with hair
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3
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
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as in freed
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
snowplows opened the runway without much trouble
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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
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Recent Examples of opened
China’s growing interest in winter sports has opened new space its sports and tourism exchanges with countries where skiing is popular.
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Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That’s how the analysts opened their comments and questions during Oracle’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, as the company’s stock price was in the midst of a 28% after-hours rally.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The Prairiefire location opened in 2014, offering nearly 34,000 square feet of bowling, bocce (an Italian yard game) and dining.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The enrollment slide at the three schools and others in the area was partly the result of decisions by previous mayors and public school administrations who labeled North Lawndale’s schools as failing and opened new ones — many run by private entities — that drew families away.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
The show, which opened April 14 and was nominated for seven Tonys including best play, played to more than 100 percent capacity at the Booth Theatre.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The new business along Market Street replaces NoraeBar, a karaoke bar that opened in 2020.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
The trailer opened with Bryant writing a letter to her longtime frenemy Huger.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
An East Lansing location, Michigan’s first, opened in 2022.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That’s how the analysts opened their comments and questions during Oracle’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, as the company’s stock price was in the midst of a 28% after-hours rally.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The Prairiefire location opened in 2014, offering nearly 34,000 square feet of bowling, bocce (an Italian yard game) and dining.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The enrollment slide at the three schools and others in the area was partly the result of decisions by previous mayors and public school administrations who labeled North Lawndale’s schools as failing and opened new ones — many run by private entities — that drew families away.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
The show, which opened April 14 and was nominated for seven Tonys including best play, played to more than 100 percent capacity at the Booth Theatre.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The new business along Market Street replaces NoraeBar, a karaoke bar that opened in 2020.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
The trailer opened with Bryant writing a letter to her longtime frenemy Huger.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
An East Lansing location, Michigan’s first, opened in 2022.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opened
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Korean researchers have unlocked a new way to bank clean energy and turn it back into power on demand.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gravitational wave detection has unlocked the universe’s dark side, giving scientists access to phenomena never observed before.—
Chad Hanna,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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The nursery has cleared water-thirsty plants and planted 100,000 indigenous trees since 2012.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Once the birthing chamber is cleared, Davina delivers Julia’s healthy baby boy.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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By 2019, Kirk expanded into electoral politics with Turning Point Action, a 501(c)(4) that allowed his network to directly campaign for Republicans.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cadence has expanded this technology beyond chip design towards creating digital twins of data centers including all the functional components.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Russell’s touchdown came 3 plays after Green ran for 35 yards on the first play of the possession that began at midfield.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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LaFleur began his Packer career going 8-0 against the NFC North and was 15-3 in his first three seasons.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Kraft had an 8-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter that extended Green Bay’s lead to 24-10.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The 9-inch monochrome CRT was retained, but the floppy drive no longer had a door, and the keyboard was extended with several special keys.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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By the time the impeachment trial commenced, the top-down pressure from prominent, national Republicans could be seen and felt.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Littell would finish six innings before the battle of the bullpens commenced.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The news unfolded quickly and spread within moments on social media.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Because the seller is the estate, the process likely unfolded differently than the more common private sale of a sports team from one person to another.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University, some students started an online petition asking university administrators to stop him from coming.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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After Sheen started misusing substances, Cryer noticed Sheen’s razor-sharp performance slipping on the CBS comedy.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Opened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opened. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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