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as in scooped (out)
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as in needed
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opened (up)
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This can reduce time needed for extensive wind tunnel testing or large-scale computer simulations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025 -
The ones who needed to leave their mother tongue in order to find their true voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Safety Precautions Ensure the range hood is turned off and unplugged when cleaning it (if possible) to avoid electrical hazards.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the opener of this series, Miller wobbled at first, then unplugged the raucous Rogers Centre on his way to a 3-1 victory.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, Brockman wanted to go big or go home.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In their middle-of-the-night, middle-of-the street confrontation, Lee told Chutto that his grandfather wanted to claim the land.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Once she is freed, Dek discover the robot is missing her bottom half.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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And, of course, Amherst had freed Black people, and I was told that there were Black people who were working for the family outside of the house, in the fields and gardens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The team excavated several key places on the site, studied cores of soil and conducted an additional LiDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging, survey of the area.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Wondras were identified as suspects three years ago by Fruitland Police Chief JD Huff after law enforcement excavated their backyard, searching the area for human remains.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Opened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opened%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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