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

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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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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 Sergei Murashov made 26 saves as Pittsburgh opened a three-game California trip with just its third win in 11 games. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026 Colorado's Loveland Ski Area opened its doors for the 2026-2027 season on Saturday. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026 The backstory The first Mandarin Oriental hotel—then called The Mandarin—opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1963 and has remained central to the hotel group’s core values, despite global expansion. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026 Harwell opened with a 3 as the Zags built a 57-44 lead to start the second half. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026 Tom Crocker, who founded Crocker Partners — which became what is now CP Group — bought the site turned it from the Boca Raton Mall into Mizner Park, which opened in 1991. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026 Once in California, the father of the violet-eyed legend opened an art gallery featuring works imported from the UK. — Estrella Albendea Ruiz, Vanity Fair, 7 Nov. 2026 Proceedings opened this week in a case that’s shone a spotlight on Japan’s treatment of juvenile suspects. — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Art Basel, one of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art fairs, opened to the public Friday, but only for the day, with the threat of unrest prompting organizers to cancel the weekend program. — Richard Engel, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026

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This is a potent mobile with a stunningly bright display and comfy, durable design, unlocked to work with any carrier.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Researchers unlocked two major breakthroughs alongside expanding the material family tree.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

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As Greenwood expanded, sections K, T and 3 in the northern portion of the cemetery became the final resting places for generations of Black Orlandoans, including veterans who had bravely served their country.

— Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Political Condemnation Widens Condemnation has expanded beyond the officials who spoke out earlier in the week.

— Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of expanded

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The couple began dating in 2003 after being introduced through a mutual friend, DJ Clue.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
According to a statement, Work on MALET began in 2024 after specialists at the Armaments Center’s Fuze and Mortar Divisions identified an opportunity to adapt existing ammunition for unmanned aircraft.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of began

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The state expanded the tax credit from $330 million to $750 million last year, and extended the program through 2030.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Connor McDavid scored a goal and extended his NHL record season-opening assists streak to 15 games, powering the Edmonton Oilers past the New York Rangers 4-1 on Sunday.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of extended

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When the groping soon commenced, the victim started recording with his phone.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Our reality is Swift’s nightmare of statistics and algorithms; mechanization and industrialization as commenced without any concern for the vagaries of the beating human heart.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of commenced

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In contrast to the president's rhetoric about election cheating, voting unfolded with relatively few problems.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
The shooting unfolded shortly after noon at the banking giant’s campus in Brandon, Florida, about 15 miles from Tampa, where approximately 3,200 people were working at the time, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of unfolded

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The company started as a manufacturer of chips for computer graphics, which later turned out to be crucial for training artificial intelligence.

— Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 9 Nov. 2026
Marshall, who missed last week’s loss at TCU because of a lower leg injury, started and showed his legs were healthy on the first play from scrimmage, rushing for 12 yards.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026