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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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2
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
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Steady effort opens a surprisingly easy door.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
November 22 – December 21 Steady effort opens a surprisingly easy door.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
And when Delmonico's Reserve, the brand's upcoming Midtown Manhattan restaurant, opens next year, New Yorkers and visitors alike can order it there.
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Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Miami opens summer league practices on Tuesday in San Francisco before playing its first summer league game on Friday at the California Classic.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Tickets for the Death by Natural Causes exhibit, which opens June 27, are $20 per person for adults and $16 for children ages 8 to 17.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Round of 32 USA opens the knockout stage on July 1 in Santa Clara, California, against Bosnia and Herzegovina, a third-place finisher from Group B.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Ipswich opens its campaign at home against Sunderland.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Kiyoko’s feature film, which opens in theaters nationwide on June 19, is an expansion of the music video of the same name.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
November 22 – December 21 Steady effort opens a surprisingly easy door.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
And when Delmonico's Reserve, the brand's upcoming Midtown Manhattan restaurant, opens next year, New Yorkers and visitors alike can order it there.
—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Miami opens summer league practices on Tuesday in San Francisco before playing its first summer league game on Friday at the California Classic.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Tickets for the Death by Natural Causes exhibit, which opens June 27, are $20 per person for adults and $16 for children ages 8 to 17.
—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Round of 32 USA opens the knockout stage on July 1 in Santa Clara, California, against Bosnia and Herzegovina, a third-place finisher from Group B.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Ipswich opens its campaign at home against Sunderland.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Kiyoko’s feature film, which opens in theaters nationwide on June 19, is an expansion of the music video of the same name.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opens
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Story-wise, the crew is chasing the final Shadowsmith and the World Seed, with Takeo and Carver central to the Kowakujō main quest that unlocks at launch.
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There's also Meta Glasses by Kylie, a slim oval frame designed in collaboration with model Kylie Jenner that unlocks her voice for AI assistance, for $100 more.
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This decision clears the way for more than 350,000 people to be stripped of status and expelled, many of them after having used this status over years as the basis to build stable lives all around the country, including here in NYC.
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The ruling, issued Thursday in a consolidated case involving TPS protections for Haiti and Syria, clears the way for the administration to end deportation protections and work permits for more than 350,000 Haitians and thousands of Syrians living in the United States.
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The tax law also expands Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in shorter-term workforce training programs.
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The temporary rule expands that list to 29 specific degree programs, including master of science in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, and doctor of nurse anesthesia practice.
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Few things help beat the heat more than a strapless neckline, which frees up your underarms from being trapped in a hot T-shirt.
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The proclamation frees up additional state resources and personnel for response and recovery operations and can facilitate requests for state and federal disaster relief.
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November 2010 – Construction begins on project to update the pool, prone to leaking, holding stagnant water and taking nearly 20 to 30 million gallons of city water a year to refill.
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Tuesday’s ruling declares the case a class action and extends the order nationwide.
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Leadership extends far beyond an intellectual and emotional endeavor.
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As the offseason commences, the Sixers are comprised pretty much of their top four and spare parts.
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For borrowers looking to purchase a home or refinance their current one in this climate, however, there are also some strategic moves worth considering now, before the Fed's June meeting even commences.
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As the funeral unfolds, however, the village’s dark secrets slowly emerge.
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With valuations and expectations running high, there’s bound to be some volatility as the AI economy unfolds.
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“Opens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opens. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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