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unclosed

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verb

past tense of unclose
as in opened
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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Recent Examples of unclosed
Adjective
Rather, to complete unclosed loops left open by his first two albums, this time with a decade more life under his belt. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 14 June 2024 An article on Saturday about the unclosed cases of six victims possibly linked to the Gilgo Beach serial killings incorrectly said that all the Gilgo Beach victims worked as escorts. New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024 More and more of its water was pouring into the Atchafalaya River, the last unclosed outlet, aside from the river’s mouth. Boyce Upholt, Wired, 23 July 2022 While even the most serious of today’s allegations hardly compare, the resonance runs deep, amid a conflict that has opened unclosed historical wounds. Washington Post, 5 May 2022 Oscar De La Hoya began by speaking in metaphors, describing a series of unclosed doors and visits to hell. Dylan Hernández Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2021 While most barbecue involves smoking off the flame, this style is always cooked over an unclosed grill with a mix of direct and indirect cooking. Julia Thompson, USA TODAY, 27 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclosed
Verb
  • Then, the Oversight Committee later released 33,000 files on Epstein, just hours after the discharge petition opened.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The trailer opened with Bryant writing a letter to her longtime frenemy Huger.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The layout also includes a separate bedroom and bathroom, while the open living room has room for a sofa, TV stand, bookcase, and more.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The 35-year-old Bohannon hopes to draw in audiences and artists who, like himself, may not come from a reggae background but are open to exploring new musical styles.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Barrett's clear statement on the 22nd Amendment carries significant weight given her position on the Supreme Court, which would likely be asked to rule on any attempt to circumvent the two-term limit.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Investigators found notebooks filled with hate, violent thoughts and admiration for mass murderers, showing clear signs of deep mental instability.
    Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Recovery plans to locate and retrieve the hatch are under development, but its exact location and potential impact on the navigable channel remain unknown.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Prosecutors alleged the dock and two boat lifts violated the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, which barred any bridge or dam from being built over some navigable waters.
    Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025

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“Unclosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclosed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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