UNCLOSED Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˌən-ˈklōzd

Definition of unclosed

as in cleared

allowing passage without obstruction escaped through the one remaining unclosed passageway

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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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That’s true of any unclosed deal of this magnitude. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 The real Pasolini remains an inscrutable and complicated figure, as much an unclosed case as is his own death. — Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025 Even a hardened home has weaknesses—in this case, a flammable window frame and unclosed eaves—that can lead to failure. — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025 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

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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.

— Alex Heard, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
What counts as a cleared sidewalk?

— Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 1 Dec. 2025

Definition of cleared

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The 270,000-square-foot building opened in 2023 with computerized saws and equipment imported from Germany.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Throughout its lifespan, the station has served as a test bed for scientific research in microgravity and has in years past opened itself up to private commercial missions.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of opened

Adjective

Kappel said the hall will be open to organizations in the community and the public for planning events, including musical programs, conferences, films, and lectures, as well as to business leaders who may want to host corporate events there.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Owners who live close to a quality shop, have open schedules and don’t mind handling drop-offs and pickups may find the traditional route just as effective at a lower price.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of open

Adjective

Just how charged the debate has become was clear when the Greens filed a motion of no confidence against the government on Thursday over its heatwave response.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The Million Dollar Highway is open year-round, but it’s periodically closed to clear rockslides and avalanches.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of clear

Adjective

There are many important accessibility practices—including writing descriptive alt text for images, using sufficient color contrast and ensuring websites are keyboard navigable.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Or visit the 329-acre Mercer Slough Nature Park, Lake Washington’s largest remaining wetland, and its seven miles of navigable boardwalk.

— Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

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