1
as in scooping (out)
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2
as in needing
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opening (up)
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If an app asks for permissions that do not match its purpose, like a calculator wanting your location or a flashlight needing camera access, that is a major red flag.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025 -
What Maliya didn’t know at the time was that Alex, 27, was only in the state for six months before needing to return to college to finish his degree.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Anyone wanting to argue the riches of European films need go no further than the new talents spotlighted at this year’s Seville European Film Festival which launched last year a Rampa section for first and second features and has added short films to its lineup in 2025.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Fans wanting to go to games will enter from Gate 2 on the north side of the football stadium and will go through security screenings there before entering the arena on the south side of the building.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a season when the team knew kickoffs would become more valuable because of touchback rule changes, the Chiefs were behind the curve on kickoff placement and freeing up their returners in the open field.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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IntBot’s commercial deployments now extend this social intelligence to hotels and other public spaces, freeing human staff from routine tasks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Journaling, therapy or unplugging from social media to clear your mind could be especially restorative.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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There’s a limited nightlife and restaurant scene, so this destination is best for unplugging.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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For those who instead struggle with nasal congestion, a simple nose unblocking exercise can help.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
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Pressing on these points may help promote relaxation by unblocking qi that isn't flowing.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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When in doubt, close the page and verify the URL before taking any action.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Roan ended up taking home the trophy.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Opening (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opening%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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