OPENS (UP) Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

opens (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of open (up)

as in hollows (out)

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The organization also believes this frees up time for its catchers to work on other aspects of the game — such as hitting and receiving — given how much is already on their plates.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
This rethinking from first principles frees the committee to consider new approaches rather than minor tweaks.

— Steve Liesman, CNBC, 22 July 2026

Definition of frees

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To try to minimize costs, Gaspar unplugs his computer, coffee maker and other electronics when not in use and keeps the thermostat at 64 degrees.

— Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Kontopanos also unplugs consciously by sending postcards to her family and friends, scrapbooking, and junk journaling, which involves repurposing everyday materials like tickets and receipts to document memories or ideas.

— Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026

Definition of unplugs

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Pino is seen as a player who takes risks to progress play up the pitch, offering a slightly different profile to the rest of the squad.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 July 2026
His moviegoing sensibility that any casting that takes him far away from the film’s narrative is a negative goes into the red zone with Page, who reunites with Nolan after Inception.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026

Definition of takes

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This can only reliably be achieved through a disciplined approach to governance that enables organizations not only to think big about AI, but to operationalize it in a way that justifies their efforts and investments.

— Chris Dimitriadis, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
All that cash keeps many of FIFA’s member federations running, and Infantino justifies his nonprofit’s relentless commercial pursuits on the basis that the proceeds go toward growing the game globally.

— Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026

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