UNCLOSE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

unclose

verb

ˌən-ˈklōz

Definition of unclose

as in to open

to change from a closed to an open position one nurse closed the window in my room, and a minute later another nurse unclosed it

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Sarandos opened his conversation by answering questions about Netflix’s slower growth (2% year-over-year growth in user engagement during the first half in 2026).

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
The roughly 500-square-foot boutique, Meyer’s first and sole retail location, opened in 2018 and is back in business as the neighborhood continues to rebuild following the Palisades fires.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

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