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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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
Season 3 opens with the Battle of the Gullet, the largest naval battle in the history of Westeros, and the moment that the Dance of Dragons kicks off in earnest.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The student-run Yale Summer Cabaret opens its summer season dance/theater adaptation by TImothy Hartel of Euripides’ ever-popular tragedy about the god Dionysus descending to Earth and causing all kinds of trouble.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Six Flags Over Texas will set seven world records when the new Tormenta roller coaster themed to Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls tradition opens as part of the Dallas/Fort Worth-area amusement park’s 65th anniversary celebration.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
Ipswich opens its campaign at home against Sunderland.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Focus Features’ Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko in her feature directorial debut opens on 500 screens.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Kiyoko’s feature film, which opens in theaters nationwide on June 19, is an expansion of the music video of the same name.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
In this case, the exploit uses application wallpapers, which, unlike media wallpapers, are full executables that run whenever Wallpaper Engine opens them.
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Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
The heavy metal doors creak as Faye, the regional health official, opens them.
—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The student-run Yale Summer Cabaret opens its summer season dance/theater adaptation by TImothy Hartel of Euripides’ ever-popular tragedy about the god Dionysus descending to Earth and causing all kinds of trouble.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Six Flags Over Texas will set seven world records when the new Tormenta roller coaster themed to Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls tradition opens as part of the Dallas/Fort Worth-area amusement park’s 65th anniversary celebration.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
Ipswich opens its campaign at home against Sunderland.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Focus Features’ Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko in her feature directorial debut opens on 500 screens.
—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Kiyoko’s feature film, which opens in theaters nationwide on June 19, is an expansion of the music video of the same name.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
In this case, the exploit uses application wallpapers, which, unlike media wallpapers, are full executables that run whenever Wallpaper Engine opens them.
—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
The heavy metal doors creak as Faye, the regional health official, opens them.
—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opens
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Story-wise, the crew is chasing the final Shadowsmith and the World Seed, with Takeo and Carver central to the Kowakujō main quest that unlocks at launch.
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There's also Meta Glasses by Kylie, a slim oval frame designed in collaboration with model Kylie Jenner that unlocks her voice for AI assistance, for $100 more.
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The president said the move clears the way for the military and police to restore order.
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The certification clears the way for deployment of the company’s SR-1 technology in regulated manufacturing environments across the United States and Canada.
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Usage spikes can happen suddenly, experimentation expands rapidly across teams and model selection decisions may be driven more by hype than operational efficiency.
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The brand also expands its reach through digital tools, virtual consultants and ongoing training to maintain its product accessibility and integrity.
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And having a clear narrative throughline frees the audience to, instead of making logistical sense of each shot, really key into the emotional and dramatic beats of the sequence.
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To make things easier, spring for this stylish crossbody bag from Travelon, which frees up your hands while providing plenty of pockets to store your travel essentials.
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November 2010 – Construction begins on project to update the pool, prone to leaking, holding stagnant water and taking nearly 20 to 30 million gallons of city water a year to refill.
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Tuesday’s ruling declares the case a class action and extends the order nationwide.
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Leadership extends far beyond an intellectual and emotional endeavor.
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The Women’s Super League transfer window commences one day after the Premier League’s, on Tuesday, June 16.
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For borrowers looking to purchase a home or refinance their current one in this climate, however, there are also some strategic moves worth considering now, before the Fed's June meeting even commences.
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As the funeral unfolds, however, the village’s dark secrets slowly emerge.
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With valuations and expectations running high, there’s bound to be some volatility as the AI economy unfolds.
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“Opens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opens. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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