Synonyms of open
1
as in to unlock
to change from a closed to an open position
please open the door to let the cat out
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2
as in to clear
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we need to open this drain that's clogged with hair
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3
as in to expand
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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4
as in to free
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
snowplows opened the runway without much trouble
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5
as in to begin
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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as in cleared
allowing passage without obstruction
thank you for clearing out the hallway so that it's open again
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2
as in public
freely available for use or participation by all
the lanes at the bowling alley will be open during the afternoon, but will be available only for league play in the evening
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3
as in vulnerable
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
the country's open to invasion if its borders remain unguarded
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as in honest
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
a talkative and open child who tells people more than they want to know
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as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
open wounds in his legs
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as in shared
not known by only a select few
the two boxers have an open dislike for each other
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as in pending
not yet settled or decided
that issue will have to remain open until the supervisor can decide
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as in impartial
willing to consider new or different ideas
she is always open and ready to listen to anyone's suggestions
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as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
he's very open with his opinions, many of which are not welcome
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as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
a daguerreotype of a cowboy whose face is roughened from a hard life in the open
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Recent Examples of open
Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
One way to avoid getting stuck, besides doing the loop in the winter, is to go on a Wednesday, when the Park Service opens the road only to pedestrians and cyclists.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
Some coaches have been open about the potentially difficult relationship between gambling and the NBA, which has formally partnered with sports books since 2018.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Either way, this is not a conversation that should take place on the fly or out in the open, Maston said.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Perhaps most notably, the resort doesn’t open until February and stays in operation well into May.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
One way to avoid getting stuck, besides doing the loop in the winter, is to go on a Wednesday, when the Park Service opens the road only to pedestrians and cyclists.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Set against a backdrop of ivory and sand tones, the elegant furnishings employ elevated silhouettes and textured fabrics, while the cobalt blue chef’s kitchen brings an unexpected vibrancy to the open-living layout.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
Some coaches have been open about the potentially difficult relationship between gambling and the NBA, which has formally partnered with sports books since 2018.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
Thieves scaled the facade of the Parisian museum in broad daylight Sunday, using a ladder boosted by a mechanical boom truck and forcing a window open, smashing display cases inside, and making off with a handful of priceless jewels, PEOPLE previously reported.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Either way, this is not a conversation that should take place on the fly or out in the open, Maston said.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open
Verb
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Foundations could play a role in designing financial mechanisms that unlock private and multilateral capital for nuclear development.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Bundling with your carrier may also unlock discounts and extra high-speed data.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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After over 100 tips, authorities cleared Wagner of any wrongdoing in 2022, saying all leads had been exhausted, but the case remains open.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI completed its conversion into a for-profit company on Tuesday, clearing a major obstacle for a potential initial public offering.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the crux of those tensions are a gaping trade imbalance and efforts from the US to ensure its national security against an increasingly assertive China, including by expanding restrictions on China’s access to American high tech, like the advanced semiconductors needed to power AI.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Seeing as how the first tribe swap failed to shake anything up and gave us two more obvious telegraphed votes, the producers decided to blow it all up again and expand back to three tribes.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Thuram drags Tchouameni into the space on the left and Koopmeiners runs towards Cambiaso, freeing up Yildiz to receive in space.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mele was freed when police linked Locci and Lo Bianco's murders to other killings that had happened when he was incarcerated.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Inspectors from the Ministry of Customs and Trade began to look into the firm’s finances.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Connolly began her political career when she was elected as a Labour Party member of Galway City Council in 1999.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These are especially useful for taking public transport, grabbing a quick coffee, or leaving a small tip at a restaurant.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Preservation efforts succeeded in the 1990s, with the establishment of the Falls of the Ohio State Park and the millions of dollars raised from private donations and public funds.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the term itself was an epithet throughout the founding era, a way to describe ignorant and easily deceived popular majorities, perpetually vulnerable to demagogues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Jamaican government issued mandatory evacuation orders on Sunday for the most vulnerable coastal communities, per CNN.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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When his father’s milestone birthday arrived, the teen saw an opportunity to be brutally honest.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Other marketing, the kind of stuff that people who would need to seek out (like, oh, big fans of Bruce) is more honest, like this featurette all about Cooper’s approach to this specific time in The Boss’ life and career.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Open.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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