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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open (up)
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Inside the operating room To correct his spine, John needed rods placed on either side of his spinal column along 13 vertebrae.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025 -
Any changes to the zoning code or other policies will need separate council votes.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The raptor stayed on top of her, even as the woman’s partner tried to free her.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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And, of course, using social media less could also free up more time for parents to spend playing with their kids.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
Verb
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This has triggered a backlash among those who want transparency about Epstein.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The speaker explained that conservatives who voted against the rule want the crypto bills -- CLARITY, GENIUS and Anti CBDC Surveillance Act -- combined into one big package, rather than take separate standalone votes on each measure.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Try to unplug unnecessary appliances before the storm approaches.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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But the result was that people were happy to unplug for a while.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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However, the Commission did not indicate any sudden or unexpected event that would justify the urgency.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Lay of the land Advocates for the Golden Dome point to recent events to justify the program.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The National Weather Service reminds people to take extra precautions during elevated temperatures.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Outreach workers have already started visiting people in an undisclosed street camp to direct them to housing, a process expected to take four to six weeks for each site, Haring-Cozzi said.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Discoveries, medical breakthroughs and famous sports games warranted articles.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 July 2025
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Removing that authority from the ATF and reinstating a path toward restoration of rights through the Attorney General's Office is warranted, commendable, and long overdue.—
Mandy Taheri
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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