Synonyms of open
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as in to unlock 
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as in to clear
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as in to expand
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as in to free
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as in to begin
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as in cleared
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as in public
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as in vulnerable
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as in honest
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as in exposed
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as in shared
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as in pending
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as in impartial
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as in generous
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as in wilderness
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as in honesty
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions
her openness was refreshing after the tiresome coyness of her friends
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as in vulnerability
the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful
doctors are concerned about the population's openness to the new strain of the flu virus
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Recent Examples of open
Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Inquiring minds want to know whether this move to open the primaries is pure opportunism or a genuine desire to fight for the inclusion of Florida’s four million independents.
—John Opdycke, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Reece Rogers, Wired News, 20 May 2025
The Walker Park Splash Pad and Gulley Park Interactive Fountain open for the 2025 summer season this weekend, according to a news release from the city.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2025
Abby Monteil, Them., 5 May 2025
The monthly jobs report is due Friday before the open.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Verb
Among the other nominees was DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot, which had a successful premiere at TIFF and opened to critical acclaim.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Inquiring minds want to know whether this move to open the primaries is pure opportunism or a genuine desire to fight for the inclusion of Florida’s four million independents.
—John Opdycke, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Adjective
The chatbot-style addition to the company’s search engine results page is designed to answer longer queries and uses Google’s AI model to generate full responses based on—and linking back to—indexed websites on the open web.
—Reece Rogers, Wired News, 20 May 2025
The Walker Park Splash Pad and Gulley Park Interactive Fountain open for the 2025 summer season this weekend, according to a news release from the city.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2025
Noun
The next morning, their secrets fully out in the open, Dina opens up to Ellie about how difficult coming to terms with her bisexuality was for her.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 5 May 2025
The monthly jobs report is due Friday before the open.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open
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The launch of a new radio station and the continued growth of STV Player enable us to unlock exciting new opportunities for our customers.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Brands and buyers now operate from a single source of truth — unlocking faster decisions, better outcomes and a better customer experience.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Issa's bill has cleared the House, while Grassley's has yet to advance.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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More big stories In post-fire milestone, Pacific Coast Highway reopens, clearing a traffic bottleneck.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Dowling’s donation comes as Northwell, New York’s largest health care provider, is actively lobbying the city government on a plan to expand its Lenox Hill Hospital complex on the Upper East Side, filings show.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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Blockchain, once synonymous with cryptocurrency, is expanding into areas like secure transactions and transparent supply chains.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The men were freed after prosecutors agreed to vacate their convictions in 2014.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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Wirtz’s potency in the final third would attract attention and could free up Pep Guardiola’s talented front line.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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As the family begins bickering, Alice/Nicola excuses herself from the table.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Keeping him healthy remains a priority, but as multiple players begin to show the benefits of consistent playing time, Herrera stands out as a prime example.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The review comes after President Donald Trump criticized the alleged 'weaponization' of prosecutions of public officials including him.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The heritage of the nation, which is public by its nature, cannot be exploited by commercial enterprises.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Even worse, cucurbit plants are vulnerable to many of the same disease problems, and can attract more pests to your watermelon plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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But the program which pays for more than four of every 10 U.S. births is vulnerable to deep budget cuts — part of the cost of renewing Trump’s tax breaks that favor the wealthy.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Comforting touch should be honest and clear – not ambiguous, not tentative and never assumed.—
Brian N. Chin,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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The African American mom, who is married to Polish Canadian Peter Gerber, told Newsweek that their approach to parenting is honest and intentional.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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“Open.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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