1
as in unlocks
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 clears
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 expands
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 frees
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 begins
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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Recent Examples of opens
Sierra Canyon is the highest seed in pool C and opens at home against Oaks Christian.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
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Geopolitical tensions spilled over into the Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition, which opens its most chaotic and contested edition in memory Saturday with no Golden Lions after the jury quit in protest of Israel’s and Russia’s participation and loud protests outside their pavilions.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Golden State opens its home schedule on Sunday against Phoenix.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
For the first time, Burrell, 25, opens the season in the starting rotation and will be the only starter younger than 29.
—John Davis, Daily News, 9 May 2026
As for the San Diego Fringe, which opens Thursday, May 14 and runs through May 24, 60 productions featuring about 100 artists are scheduled.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Black Rabbit, White Rabbit, the latest from Iranian director Shahram Mokri (Careless Crime, Fish and Cat) opens May 8 at Laemmle Glendale.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2026
At Vato, in Park Slope—which, blessedly, opens at seven in the morning—the tortillas are thin and rich, with chewy interiors and a flaky, blistered outside from the heat of the flattop.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Adding to the accuracy of the show, the OnlyFans interface was graphically recreated to use on-screen, down to the chatboxes Margo opens when DMing creators, looking for tips on how to expand her fanbase.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 9 May 2026
Geopolitical tensions spilled over into the Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition, which opens its most chaotic and contested edition in memory Saturday with no Golden Lions after the jury quit in protest of Israel’s and Russia’s participation and loud protests outside their pavilions.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Golden State opens its home schedule on Sunday against Phoenix.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
For the first time, Burrell, 25, opens the season in the starting rotation and will be the only starter younger than 29.
—John Davis, Daily News, 9 May 2026
As for the San Diego Fringe, which opens Thursday, May 14 and runs through May 24, 60 productions featuring about 100 artists are scheduled.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Black Rabbit, White Rabbit, the latest from Iranian director Shahram Mokri (Careless Crime, Fish and Cat) opens May 8 at Laemmle Glendale.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2026
At Vato, in Park Slope—which, blessedly, opens at seven in the morning—the tortillas are thin and rich, with chewy interiors and a flaky, blistered outside from the heat of the flattop.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opens
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New summaries are added regularly, and the lifetime subscription unlocks the full library without ongoing fees.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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However, having the right United credit card unlocks complimentary upgrades on award flights for United elites, including (but not limited to) the United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees), the United Quest℠ Card (see rates and fees) and the United Club℠ Card (see rates and fees).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Once the front clears the area Saturday night, a much cooler air mass will settle in for the second half of the weekend.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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That clears the path for mass deportations and sending Navy gunboats into the Channel to turn back small boats.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 May 2026
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Frontier expands routes, will cut less profitable ones Dempsey took over from longtime Frontier CEO Barry Biffle in December and has unwound some of his more aggressive expansion plans.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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If the College Football Playoff expands, the urgency of the regular season diminishes by comparison, and in a sport that had, inarguably, the greatest regular season in sports, that's a huge blow.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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His comfort in deeper areas, in turn, frees up Casemiro and Fernandes to operate in more advanced areas ahead of him.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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As with the separation of Qnity from DuPont , spinning off a strong asset frees it to trade as a pure-play, drawing in new investors and often resulting in a higher valuation.—
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CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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The runway begins a stone’s throw from the edge of the highway.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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April 20 – May 20 What’s been uncertain begins to settle into something more solid.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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The Israeli government and military have said forces will remain in a buffer zone that spans the countries' border and extends at least six miles into Lebanese territory, and that residents will not be allowed to return home, until the Hezbollah threat is removed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The decision also extends to OPEC+, a larger group that consists of other oil producers such as Russia.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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There are still a couple of questions to be answered though even as construction commences on the 67,500-capacity facility, which will be next to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and about 15 miles (24 kilometers) south of downtown Cleveland.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Falling back to the pack and seven points shy of San Jose, which won 4-1 at BMO Stadium on Sunday, LAFC has seen its recent MLS stumbles coincide with advancing to a two-leg CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal, which commences Wednesday at BMO Stadium and ends May 6 in Toluca, Mexico.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Every seating unfolds to a soundtrack of 90s hip-hop, an unexpected but perfect counterpoint that keeps the room relaxed, energetic, and quietly joyful.—
Lori Fredrich,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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When a hot philosophical surfer (Condessa) takes them on a tour, a wildly funny, sensual, emotional journey unfolds — towards connection, catharsis, and coming back to life.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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“Opens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opens. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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