Synonyms of open
1
as in to unlock
to change from a closed to an open position
please open the door to let the cat out
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2
as in to clear
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we need to open this drain that's clogged with hair
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3
as in to expand
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
when we got too close, the cardinal opened its wings and flew to a higher branch
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4
as in to free
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
snowplows opened the runway without much trouble
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
we will open the proceedings tomorrow with a short ceremony
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as in cleared
allowing passage without obstruction
thank you for clearing out the hallway so that it's open again
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as in public
freely available for use or participation by all
the lanes at the bowling alley will be open during the afternoon, but will be available only for league play in the evening
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as in vulnerable
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
the country's open to invasion if its borders remain unguarded
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as in honest
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
a talkative and open child who tells people more than they want to know
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as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
open wounds in his legs
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as in shared
not known by only a select few
the two boxers have an open dislike for each other
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as in pending
not yet settled or decided
that issue will have to remain open until the supervisor can decide
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as in impartial
willing to consider new or different ideas
she is always open and ready to listen to anyone's suggestions
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as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
he's very open with his opinions, many of which are not welcome
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as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
a daguerreotype of a cowboy whose face is roughened from a hard life in the open
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Recent Examples of open
Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Inquiring minds want to know whether this move to open the primaries is pure opportunism or a genuine desire to fight for the inclusion of Florida’s four million independents.
—John Opdycke, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Reece Rogers, Wired News, 20 May 2025
The Walker Park Splash Pad and Gulley Park Interactive Fountain open for the 2025 summer season this weekend, according to a news release from the city.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2025
Abby Monteil, Them., 5 May 2025
The monthly jobs report is due Friday before the open.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Among the other nominees was DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot, which had a successful premiere at TIFF and opened to critical acclaim.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Inquiring minds want to know whether this move to open the primaries is pure opportunism or a genuine desire to fight for the inclusion of Florida’s four million independents.
—John Opdycke, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Adjective
The chatbot-style addition to the company’s search engine results page is designed to answer longer queries and uses Google’s AI model to generate full responses based on—and linking back to—indexed websites on the open web.
—Reece Rogers, Wired News, 20 May 2025
The Walker Park Splash Pad and Gulley Park Interactive Fountain open for the 2025 summer season this weekend, according to a news release from the city.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2025
Noun
The next morning, their secrets fully out in the open, Dina opens up to Ellie about how difficult coming to terms with her bisexuality was for her.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 5 May 2025
The monthly jobs report is due Friday before the open.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open
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Brands investing in these types of in-person events are working to unlock the deep emotional resonance that digital campaigns sometimes struggle to achieve.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The launch of a new radio station and the continued growth of STV Player enable us to unlock exciting new opportunities for our customers.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Issa's bill has cleared the House, while Grassley's has yet to advance.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Minutes later, after Barcelona failed to clear a corner, Mead released Blackstenius with a clever reverse pass and the Swede steered the ball into the bottom corner of the goal.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Now in its fourth year, Bleak Week is expanding across the country — and, via the Prince Charles Cinema, across the pond to London — to hold screenings at 11 venues in eight cities.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 May 2025
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Its first outpost opened in Jackson Hole in 2017, but the brand just expanded to Sedona, Arizona, to debut its second location.—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Then, in March, an appeals court acquitted Lee, freeing him to campaign in the snap election.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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While that might not be for everyone, the principle stands: Fewer low-stakes choices free up capacity for high-impact thinking.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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As the family begins bickering, Alice/Nicola excuses herself from the table.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Keeping him healthy remains a priority, but as multiple players begin to show the benefits of consistent playing time, Herrera stands out as a prime example.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The review comes after President Donald Trump criticized the alleged 'weaponization' of prosecutions of public officials including him.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The heritage of the nation, which is public by its nature, cannot be exploited by commercial enterprises.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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His callers represent a wide variety of people –– men, women, conservative Christians, truck drivers, veterans, police officers and farmers –– many of whom often heavily feel the stigma of struggling with mental health, being vulnerable and asking for help.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Even worse, cucurbit plants are vulnerable to many of the same disease problems, and can attract more pests to your watermelon plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Log in Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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There has been no new-manager bounce, but instead a series of very honest press conferences about how long the United rebuild could take.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Open.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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