opening (up)

present participle of open (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for opening (up)
Verb
  • Netanyahu regularly cites freeing the hostages as a top priority.
    Alex Marquardt, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
  • To Johnson, forcing himself to trust his ability is freeing.
    Elise Devlin, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • If possible, having a separate area for work, away from living spaces, provides an environmental queue for unplugging.
    John Pierce, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Now more than ever, unplugging is the ultimate way to rest.
    Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Opening (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opening%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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