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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This is hugely helpful if the camera is out of reach and fantastic for tweaking settings without needing to menu dive on the camera's touch display.—
Craig Wilson,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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From there, Towanda pressed Tamar about not wanting to film with the group, a question Tamar brushed off, hinting that her sisters already knew the reason why.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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That was Ric consciously wanting to challenge the listeners.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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Try wearing them at the waist or at hip level and enjoy freeing up your hands and becoming the most stylish person in the world.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
21 Sep. 2025
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Healthcare companies are also making agentic AI investments, with Philips and GE Healthcare are piloting agents in ICUs that monitor patients continuously, freeing staff from constant checks.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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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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The comeback began with Garrett Whitlock, the last vestige of the pitching staff from Boston’s most recent playoff run, taking the mound for the eighth inning.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Latin Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Feid, born Salomón Villada Hoyos, is taking his vocal talents to the world of fragrance.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Opening (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opening%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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