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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
The performance opened with a black and white sequence, before partner Emma Slater joined him for a dramatic choreography.
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Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
In 2014, the CCP opened the space sector to private capital, and in 2019 the China Commercial Space Alliance was launched to support that commercial growth both within China and globally.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
The second-year guards opened Monday's game against the Trail Blazers on the bench.
—Acoloma, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
The story’s scope is considerably wider, and along with it comes the looming dread that the truth behind the mysterious shooting that opened the film in media res might be lurking around any corner.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
Shortly after, the company opened its Southampton summer pop-up on Pond Lane.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The Parisian saloon – which is known for hosting variety shows featuring mostly nude female dancers – opened in the '50s and has since welcomed a number of entertainment industry titans, including Kim Kardashian and Pamela Anderson.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Based in Australia and founded by co-CEO Kate Armstrong-Smith and chief technology officer Joe Couch, Othelia Technologies opened its Los Angeles headquarters over the summer.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Where to stay On a quiet side street in the Latin Quarter, near the Jardin des Plantes and a 30-minute stroll from the catacombs is the Le Jardin de Verre by Locke, which opened in March 2025.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
In 2014, the CCP opened the space sector to private capital, and in 2019 the China Commercial Space Alliance was launched to support that commercial growth both within China and globally.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
The second-year guards opened Monday's game against the Trail Blazers on the bench.
—Acoloma, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
The story’s scope is considerably wider, and along with it comes the looming dread that the truth behind the mysterious shooting that opened the film in media res might be lurking around any corner.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
Shortly after, the company opened its Southampton summer pop-up on Pond Lane.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The Parisian saloon – which is known for hosting variety shows featuring mostly nude female dancers – opened in the '50s and has since welcomed a number of entertainment industry titans, including Kim Kardashian and Pamela Anderson.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Based in Australia and founded by co-CEO Kate Armstrong-Smith and chief technology officer Joe Couch, Othelia Technologies opened its Los Angeles headquarters over the summer.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Where to stay On a quiet side street in the Latin Quarter, near the Jardin des Plantes and a 30-minute stroll from the catacombs is the Le Jardin de Verre by Locke, which opened in March 2025.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opened
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Once Josh McDaniels unlocked the Browns defense in the third quarter with perimeter runs that exploited their man-heavy approach and surprised them with a double-pass, Maye hit an easy touchdown throw that gave the Patriots some breathing room.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Kurcz and officer Kenneth Harness approach the Cadillac, which apparently was unlocked, open the doors and begin looking around inside.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The same happened to all the Sardinian suspects, who were officially cleared in 1989.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors cleared all of the shooting officers, who said their safety was threatened.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Since then, the social media star has expanded her participation in her hobby tenfold.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, if these expanded incentives come through, the Stage 32 program could mean that there’s a ready-to-go crew base in Florida for when production does ramp up again.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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Many Federal Aviation Administration facilities are so critically short on controllers that just a few absences can cause disruptions, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said that more air traffic controllers have been calling in sick since the shutdown began.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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That is when the gruelling road back to fitness began.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In 2013, Queen Elizabeth II posthumously pardoned Alan Turing, the World War II codebreaker convicted under laws criminalizing homosexuality, and in 2017 the UK government extended the pardon to thousands of other gay and bisexual men convicted under similar statutes.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The promotion, for now is capped at $250,000, but could be extended, the company said.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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As one of Stephen King‘s scariest pieces of IP gets the HBO Max series treatment, the bloodbath has commenced with the first episode.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The battle of the crustless sandwiches has commenced.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
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Eventually, after Bokhari joined in the criticism and more drama unfolded, the chief relented — partially.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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That’s three touchdowns that unfolded in contrasting ways but fit the theme.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Blue Jays got the scoring started early and fast after outfielder Davis Schneider took Dodgers starter Blake Snell deep in the first inning.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Microsoft started reaping the benefits of its investment Tuesday as OpenAI restructured to give Microsoft a 27% stake in the company, worth about $135 billion.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Opened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opened. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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