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as in unlocked
to change from a closed to an open position
please open the door to let the cat out
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as in cleared
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we need to open this drain that's clogged with hair
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as in expanded
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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as in freed
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 began
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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Recent Examples of opened
Hotel Yellowstone This adults-only Jackson Hole hotel opened in August at the doorway of some of the United States’ most majestic natural wonders.
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Bill Darden, a pioneer of the casual dining revolution in America, opened Red Lobster in 1968.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The arena located in Inglewood — 12 miles (19 kilometers) from the team’s old arena in downtown Los Angeles — officially opened in August with 18,000 seats.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
There’s lots of brightly colored prints, adorably plush slippers, and even character pouches in the capsule—but this neutral matching set featuring Miffy or Boris ears has really opened our hearts (and wallets).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
But, no centers have opened yet.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Jacobs and co-owner Dan Van Rite opened Dan Dan in 2016.
—Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Bill Darden, a pioneer of the casual dining revolution in America, opened Red Lobster in 1968.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The arena located in Inglewood — 12 miles (19 kilometers) from the team’s old arena in downtown Los Angeles — officially opened in August with 18,000 seats.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
There’s lots of brightly colored prints, adorably plush slippers, and even character pouches in the capsule—but this neutral matching set featuring Miffy or Boris ears has really opened our hearts (and wallets).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
But, no centers have opened yet.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Jacobs and co-owner Dan Van Rite opened Dan Dan in 2016.
—Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opened
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Their cross-functional engagement not only resolved the crisis but also unlocked new insights and growth opportunities.Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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This unlocked a velocity of innovation that could not have been achieved had those same discoveries been kept in closed labs.Liam Collins, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Known primarily for its iconic beer brands, Coors expanded into the spirits sector in 2021 with the launch of its whiskey line under the Five Trail brand.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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From a small area of less than one square kilometer in 1986, the vegetation expanded to nearly 12 square kilometers in 2021.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Earlier this year, the company abruptly ceased operations at its Jacksonville, Florida, facility and began working to set up the assembly plant in Ontario to assemble commercial electric delivery vans and trucks.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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This is where the family’s deadly journey began.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index extended its rally, however, on China’s stimulus program, with markets on the mainland still closed for the Golden Week holiday.Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lift your knees off the ground, and step your feet back so that your legs are straight and fully extended.Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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The storyline is spare to the point of invisibility this time, reportedly revised with input, musical and otherwise, from Gaga and Phoenix as production commenced.Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
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The explicit purpose is to permit the return of approximately sixty thousand Israelis who live in northern Israel and were displaced after October 7th, when Hezbollah commenced near-daily strikes.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
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Climate change is intensifying weather events Multiple factors contributed to the extreme rainfall and catastrophic flooding that unfolded across parts of western North Carolina, including the Asheville area.Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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The tragedy that unfolded on Rust‘s New Mexico set in 2021 was followed by years of intense media scrutiny, legal dispute and various bouts of public acrimony.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
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My relationship with feedback started with a significant aversion, reminiscent of my initial distaste for the bitter leaves in my grandmother's traditional dishes.Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In the decades since, Susan and I have played in bands together, started companies together and traveled the world together.Marcus Ryle, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new way for Americans to look up how high or low levels of viruses like COVID-19 and flu are in their local area for 2024.Alexander Tin, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Vulcan can be launched with up to six strap ons depending on mission requirements.William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Opened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opened. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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