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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
Here, the role is reimagined as Taylor, a younger mother of three who, as the film opens, has a passing encounter with Julia before trying to go on with her own day.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
Morning belongs to the eastern terraces, where sunrise opens over the water.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Portugal opens against Congo on June 17 in Houston.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Haiti opens its World Cup campaign against Scotland in Boston on June 13, then plays Brazil June 19 in Philadelphia and Morocco June 24 in Atlanta.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
The final Scary Movie trailer opens with a fittingly grotesque send-up of Terrifier, the ultra-bloody, low-budget clown slasher that's built a cult following.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
The driver’s side opens, releasing the thump of music and a tall, lean figure.
—Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Except for the four-day Lollapalooza, which opens July 30 in Grant Park, Chicago doesn’t have any truly blockbuster concert events such as Taylor Swift or Beyoncé, both of whom sold out multiple nights at Soldier Field in previous years.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
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—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 June 2026
David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
Morning belongs to the eastern terraces, where sunrise opens over the water.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Portugal opens against Congo on June 17 in Houston.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Haiti opens its World Cup campaign against Scotland in Boston on June 13, then plays Brazil June 19 in Philadelphia and Morocco June 24 in Atlanta.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
The final Scary Movie trailer opens with a fittingly grotesque send-up of Terrifier, the ultra-bloody, low-budget clown slasher that's built a cult following.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
The driver’s side opens, releasing the thump of music and a tall, lean figure.
—Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Except for the four-day Lollapalooza, which opens July 30 in Grant Park, Chicago doesn’t have any truly blockbuster concert events such as Taylor Swift or Beyoncé, both of whom sold out multiple nights at Soldier Field in previous years.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Get Morning Squawk directly in your inbox CNBC’s Morning Squawk recaps the biggest stories investors should know before the stock market opens, every weekday morning.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opens
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Barnett’s Bruin, in turn, unlocks those desires — Wills stages a haunting and sexy moment where Bruin does tai chi with a toy sword of power that’s probably thematically richer than anything in the He-Man film that’s coming out this week.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Amazon Mesh Wi-Fi System Deal The Amazon Eero Pro 6E system unlocks the low-latency 6GHz wireless band to eliminate whole-home network congestion.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Either way, taking this small step clears mental and physical space.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
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But many of the dogs in the survey were on monthly heartworm medication, which also clears intestinal worms—so those dogs had nothing to flush out.—
Niranjana Rajalakshmi,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
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The film expands Haig’s play and includes additional characters and sequences, including the actual D-day invasion.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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And yet as the series expands from and twists around its simple horror concept (a wedding at the groom-to-be’s family house in the woods is fated for a titular dark catastrophe), Morrone’s performance as Rachel is able to shoulder the weight of quite a bit of backstory and a complicated endgame.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Giving people autonomy strengthens their judgment, builds trust and frees the leader to lead at a higher level.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This approach not only offers better value, but also frees up evenings for more casual, spontaneous meals, whether that’s tapas in Spain or aperitivo in Italy.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
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The journey begins with a dry brush exfoliation followed by a detoxifying and circulation-boosting cocoon session in an infrared sauna blanket by Higher Dose complete with a facial massage using cooling and toning smooth cryo stick wands, and a scalp and neck massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Venus in Leo, on the other hand, dazzles your ninth house of expansion, supporting your travels, education and creative inspiration, while Jupiter entering Leo at the end of the month begins a larger cycle and chapter of growth.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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The concession extends through four different eco-zones and happens to be prime rhino and big cat real estate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The order extends to books and materials on sale at the gift stores.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 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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Another expression of that sentiment unfolds at Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, where the pace slows and the focus shifts to immersion and well-being.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Hiking enthusiasts will likely feel particularly drawn to this relationship term, which refers to eschewing the pressure to label things immediately and instead just taking it slow and seeing what unfolds.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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“Opens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opens. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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