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
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.
—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
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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The safety is what unlocks the willingness to be terrified, and the terror is where the thrill lives.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Grabbing the $699 512GB model of the Neo also unlocks fingerprint login via a Touch ID power button.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
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Unfortunately, yes — when the drug clears, the food noise usually returns along with the hunger.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Diarrhea usually clears within a couple of days and is gone within five.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The speaker lineup also reflects just how far the festival expands of beyond traditional advertising.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Human spaceflight often expands beyond purely technical or scientific endeavors into ones of national pride and importance.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Yes, Tani Oluwaseyi brings the ability to do the pressing and hard running that frees up David to be his creative self.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Moving Colton frees up $4 million of cap space for the 2026-27 season for the Avalanche.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 June 2026
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On-site Hawaiian cultural programming helps visitors connect with the islands' history and culture, and the complimentary Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Experience that begins with a traditional sunrise chant is not to be missed.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Each aircraft launches autonomously, carries out reconnaissance and target acquisition tasks, then returns to the vehicle or installation for capture and recharging before the next sortie begins.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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After years of abject failures, underachievement or agonising near-misses, Tuchel was hired to end England’s wait for a major international men’s trophy, which now extends to 60 years.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The logistics advantage The military value of better batteries extends well beyond longer flight times.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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The Women’s Super League transfer window commences one day after the Premier League’s, on Tuesday, June 16.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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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.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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By comparing how development unfolds across different lineages, scientists can begin piecing together which traits are ancient and which are evolutionary innovations.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The team will hold a free watch party Tuesday at Golden 1 Center, giving fans an opportunity to assemble as the first round unfolds on Day 1 of the draft.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Opens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opens. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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