OPENED (UP) Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

opened (up)

verb

past tense of open (up)

as in scooped (out)

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The project had to be unplugged within months — before being widely deployed — when the company behind it collapsed.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
Authorities believe she was taken against her will, and said that blood marks found on the porch of her home matched her DNA, while a security camera had been unplugged.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 June 2026

Definition of unplugged

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The search committee clearly stated that all that was needed was strong executive leadership.

— Patrick Riccards, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The Lakers decided the Shaq era needed to be over and sent him to Miami for Lamar Odom, Brian Grant, Caron Butler, one first-round pick and one second-round pick.

— Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of needed

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Technology has repeatedly absorbed low-value work and freed people to focus on higher-value work.

— Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
SpaceX reports its first-ever post-IPO quarterly earnings tonight, and on August 6 the company’s insiders and employees will be freed from the lockup period that prevents them from selling their stock.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of freed

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Authorities say the site in Kalluder, in the municipality of Zubin Potok, has been cordoned off and was not previously excavated in the search for evidence of war crimes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
On Thursday, workers excavated a 3-foot-by-4-foot area to find the source of the water, plugged the leak and resumed preparing the street to reopen.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of excavated

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opened (up)

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