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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
His original sketches and the finished product—which opens and closes like a vintage sliding travel clock—are remarkably similar.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
The Survivor Café officially opens tomorrow, and reservations are available online.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Fun Spot opens near International Drive.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Six Flags New England officially opens for the season on Saturday, April 11.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Corbet’s starts with a near-vertical free-fall for 10 to 20 feet, depending on the snowpack, before the run opens to a narrow, rocky chute.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
There is also a Blue Bottle Coffee on the street level that sort of opens into the lobby.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The company, unchanged this year but higher by 37% over the past year, will report quarterly results next Thursday before the market opens.
—Davis Giangiulio,christopher Hayes, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Premiering exclusively via Rolling Stone, Trust in Your Sound opens with footage of this year’s nominees — Olivia Dean, Sombr, Addison Rae, Katseye, the Marías, Lola Young, Leon Thomas, and Alex Warren — from childhood through the present.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
The Survivor Café officially opens tomorrow, and reservations are available online.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Fun Spot opens near International Drive.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Six Flags New England officially opens for the season on Saturday, April 11.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Corbet’s starts with a near-vertical free-fall for 10 to 20 feet, depending on the snowpack, before the run opens to a narrow, rocky chute.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
There is also a Blue Bottle Coffee on the street level that sort of opens into the lobby.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The company, unchanged this year but higher by 37% over the past year, will report quarterly results next Thursday before the market opens.
—Davis Giangiulio,christopher Hayes, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Premiering exclusively via Rolling Stone, Trust in Your Sound opens with footage of this year’s nominees — Olivia Dean, Sombr, Addison Rae, Katseye, the Marías, Lola Young, Leon Thomas, and Alex Warren — from childhood through the present.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opens
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Our expert take The Citi Strata Premier® Card has competitive rewards rates and unlocks access to all of the Citi ThankYou® transfer partners, which boosts the value of your points.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Construction on a new $16 billion rail tunnel project connecting New Jersey and Manhattan will stop as soon as next week unless the federal government unlocks funds tied to the development.—
Michelle Kaske,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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The House is out of Washington on recess with plans to return next week, meaning the government could shutter for a short period even if the Senate clears the package.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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One runner in need of sanctuary clears another’s path, and every jazz club is half house of worship and rebellion that way.—
Celina Pereira,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Accessibility There is one fully accessible treehouse (and more ADA rooms to come as Lovango expands in future phases).—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Advocate expands educational opportunities for workers The health system is also prioritizing long-term career growth.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Satisfying those needs frees the mind up for other work.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That move frees up a ton of formerly idle deposits for lending on everything from car loans to data centers.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Volunteering For One High-Visibility Initiative When the year begins, many teams are planning major initiatives, strategic meetings or kickoffs for important projects.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Sweetheart Festival begins in the Foundry Plaza.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The lane – one used to absorb traffic during construction work – extends from just north of Paddock Road to State Route 562, also known as the Norwood Lateral.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Jan. 2026
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Support sits at $245, while resistance is near $260 and extends to $265.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Dinner commences in a cool and calm underground lounge before moving upstairs to another intimate locale.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The first leg of the annual championship commences this Saturday, January 3, and wraps up on Saturday, January 17.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2026
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On land, the idea of villeggiatura unfolds through Belmond’s Italian hotels, says Saad, including Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Splendido on the Riviera, Caruso on the Amalfi Coast and Villa San Michele, reopening in Florence in 2026.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Still, the most transformative (and perhaps) tempting storyline of 2026 unfolds from within.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Opens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opens. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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