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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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Once the fridge is unplugged, remove all food and beverage items from the shelves, bins, and compartments.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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Instead of just 30 minutes running on battery, his new one can be unplugged for up to 8 hours.—
Thomas Evans,
NPR,
22 Dec. 2025
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According to her petition, Good wanted to change her last name from Renee Nicole Macklin to Renee Nicole Macklin Good.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The 49ers wound up losing defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans to become the head coach of the Houston Texans and Shanahan wanted to hire Fangio to replace him, but Fangio was hired by Miami the same day the 49ers’ season ended in Philadelphia in the NFC Championship game.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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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 9 Jan. 2026.
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