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as in unlocks
to change from a closed to an open position
please open the door to let the cat out
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as in clears
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 expands
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 frees
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 begins
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 opens
This finding opens new avenues for treating injuries without the usual side effects of scarring.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The bourbon opens with toffee, dark chocolate, and cinnamon flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Canvas opens a separate editing window next to the existing ChatGPT chat box, which can be used to manually change text or code, or highlight specific sections to better target editing suggestions and feedback from ChatGPT.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
The nomination period and poll voting for Student of the Week opens every Monday and closes at noon each Thursday.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Night Cat Pop-up Camping Tent The Night Cat upgraded pop-up tent opens in three seconds and packs away much smaller than traditional models, thanks to a simple fold mechanism.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Inside, the grand foyer opens to a spectacular two-story great room, showcasing expert craftsmanship with a soaring cathedral ceiling and intricate beam work, a stone fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The bourbon opens with toffee, dark chocolate, and cinnamon flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Canvas opens a separate editing window next to the existing ChatGPT chat box, which can be used to manually change text or code, or highlight specific sections to better target editing suggestions and feedback from ChatGPT.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
The nomination period and poll voting for Student of the Week opens every Monday and closes at noon each Thursday.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Night Cat Pop-up Camping Tent The Night Cat upgraded pop-up tent opens in three seconds and packs away much smaller than traditional models, thanks to a simple fold mechanism.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Inside, the grand foyer opens to a spectacular two-story great room, showcasing expert craftsmanship with a soaring cathedral ceiling and intricate beam work, a stone fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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This shift of energy unlocks a deeper sense of vitality, courage and creativity, allowing women to embrace the vibrancy that comes with their second spring.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
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The tap-to-unlock function is the same as Apple’s current Home Key feature — just walk up to your door and hold your watch or phone up, and the door unlocks.Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Dick’s Sporting Goods expands Inspectorio partnership Inspectorio announced Tuesday that existing client Dick’s Sporting Goods would use the software company’s technology as its traceability platform throughout the business and product lines.Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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This new law expands coverage to employers with ten or more employees, down from the previous threshold of 25 employees, significantly broadening its scope.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The next political cycle begins with no clear frontrunners, which is a bit unusual.Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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The six-day China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition begins Tuesday in the southern Greater Bay city of Zhuhai.Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This frees up your thinking to focus on more important and challenging tasks.Julius Hietala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This frees up mental energy for more important decisions.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, the potential of these agents extends far beyond simple task automation.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Episode by episode, the show wrestles with the financialization of everything, wherein the cold logic of the market extends into every facet of human activity.Zachary Siegel, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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The biggest Oktoberfest in the world still unfolds in Munich, where the annual party draws some 6 million visitors over 16 days.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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Beyond the fanciful iron entry gates and a petite courtyard perfect for parking scooters and bikes, a complicated layout unfolds over five floors and two conjoined buildings that include a series of internal courtyards and terraces, one of which has an 83-foot-tall rock-climbing wall.Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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How to hike the Broadside Trail in Flagstaff The Broadside Trail starts high in the hills around Schultz Tank.Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Several resorts have been forced to shorten the length of their ski seasons as consistent snow coverage starts later than normal and wanes earlier than in the past.BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
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Allure Daily Beauty Blast Get the latest beauty news and product launches in your inbox daily.Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Epic launches tools to self-publish on its mobile store.Jay Peters, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Opens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opens. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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