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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Verb

This frees up the mind to think of new ideas and make new discoveries.

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Officials say the technology is complementary to the physical wall and frees up agents for other tasks.

— Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of frees

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Oil needs to be refined into products and fuels people can use, including asphalt, plastic, heating oil, jet fuel, diesel and gasoline.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The promotional push needs to happen earlier in the year, when retailers and brands need deals to create demand.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of needs

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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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There's a mobile app (Android/iOS) and a desktop app (Windows only), but honestly, who wants more apps bloating their already bloated app ecosystem?

— Joe Salas July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
While no one wants a bad night's sleep, most of us experience occasional sleep disruptions stemming from familiar culprits like late-night doomscrolling, too much caffeine, stress or an inconsistent bedtime routine.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of wants

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Players each have 30 seconds on a personal clock, so whoever takes the longest and runs out of time first — sometimes because Jacquis calls for detailed clarifications — gets booted.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Here, The Athletic takes a look at some of the youngsters who will be hoping to make a positive impression.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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