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
Downtown Boise stands poised to add a pair of new high rises to its growing inventory in 2026 when The Bannock opens two blocks southeast from the Capitol.
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Mark Dee
january 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
The space, a former artist’s studio turned residence, opens directly onto the street and is crowned by a transom window that floods the interior with natural light.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
The video opens mid-flight before following Yungblud through a series of tour stops in Sydney, including a visit to Behind The Gallery, where an exhibition spotlighting the singer recently drew such large crowds that police were called to manage the scene.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
The 90-minute documentary opens on the lush greenery and rolling hills of the Scottish Highlands, specifically the Cambusmore Estate, where Mike Buchanan lives with his wife and four children.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Nominees will be revealed on January 22nd, the same day voting opens.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
This is a guy who habitually opens his records with a piece of spoken poetry.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
The book opens with the two main characters having a conversation at Piatti in La Jolla Shores, one of Rother’s favorite restaurants.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Unlike flip-style Razr models, this device opens outward into a tablet-like form factor built for productivity and immersive media.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Mark Dee
january 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
The space, a former artist’s studio turned residence, opens directly onto the street and is crowned by a transom window that floods the interior with natural light.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
The video opens mid-flight before following Yungblud through a series of tour stops in Sydney, including a visit to Behind The Gallery, where an exhibition spotlighting the singer recently drew such large crowds that police were called to manage the scene.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
The 90-minute documentary opens on the lush greenery and rolling hills of the Scottish Highlands, specifically the Cambusmore Estate, where Mike Buchanan lives with his wife and four children.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Nominees will be revealed on January 22nd, the same day voting opens.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
This is a guy who habitually opens his records with a piece of spoken poetry.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
The book opens with the two main characters having a conversation at Piatti in La Jolla Shores, one of Rother’s favorite restaurants.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Unlike flip-style Razr models, this device opens outward into a tablet-like form factor built for productivity and immersive media.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opens
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Every deployment contributes to grid stability, unlocks growth for AI and electrified industries, and advances energy independence—all while creating opportunities for skilled jobs and local investment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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This unlocks new visual languages and stronger emotional bridges, driving what has the potential to become the most transformative era in creative history.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Parker Kelly #17 of the Colorado Avalanche clears the puck with Brent Burns #84 and Devon Toews #7 as Logan Cooley #92 of the Utah Mammoth falls in front of Scott Wedgewood #41 during the first period of their game at the Delta Center on October 21, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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By the time the noise clears, the best funds will have been raised and committed.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The discussion comes as driverless robotaxi testing and deployment expands rapidly nationwide, with Austin as a major launching pad.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cotie McMahon expands her range As her former program finds its footing without her, Cotie McMahon is showing a different part of her game than existed at Ohio State.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Psychologically, this frees him from the curse of the suicidally idle rich.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
19 Jan. 2026
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Though he was fired from M-Tex Oil by Cami (Demi Moore), that frees him up to launch his own oil company with his son Cooper (Jacob Lofland), who is no longer being charged with the murder of the man who attacked his fiancée, Ariana (Paulina Chávez).—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Jan. 2026
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The mission now begins final checkout activities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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As the pooch chews on the glove, the battery is suddenly damaged and begins to smoke.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The appeal of Scottish heritage extends to Stirling Castle, attracting 594,938 visitors and the Culloden Visitor Centre.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The track includes various elements, but most notably a 170-foot vertical spike that extends out toward the Universal CityWalk retail and dining sector outside park.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 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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Hickey’s expectations come as Wall Street readies for the new trading year, which commences with Friday’s opening bell.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
29 Dec. 2025
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For the elevators with old-fashioned arrows indicating the floors, the top-floor view down into a stairwell that unfolds like a paper concertina, and the wrought-iron-balcony, fin-de-siecle glimpses of Vienna.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Baltimore Sun is tracking the latest forecasts, advisories, closures and emergency preparations from state and local agencies, along with how residents, businesses and institutions are responding as the storm approaches and unfolds.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
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