open (up)

verb

Definition of open (up)next
1
as in to hollow (out)

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2
as in to need

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open (up)
  1. need
  2. free
  3. want
  4. unplug
  5. justify
  6. take
  7. warrant
Verb
  • Baltimore Ravens: This team needs to be considered a legit Super Bowl contender after its impressive win over the Steelers on Saturday.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Russia will also need some positive incentives to comply with a settlement.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of need
Verb
  • While the technology is impressive, the real value lies in how these platforms free up HR professionals to focus on what matters most – the human aspect of their role.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Questioned by the rebel fighter who freed him, the man identified himself as Adel Ghurbal from the central Syrian city of Homs.
    Tim Lister, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of free
Verb
  • Many of Scandia’s current residents are retirees wanting to downsize, avoid unexpected homeownership costs, and focus on enjoying their retirement years.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Whatever Kevin wanted to do, Lian would always be there.
    Anna Turning, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of want
Verb
  • The only way to solve this was by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Physical rest could mean better sleep hygiene or stretching to release tension, and sensory rest might involve unplugging from screens.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of unplug
Verb
  • The film, led by Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult and Lily-Rose Depp, cost roughly $50 million to produce and will rely on staying power through the holidays to justify its budget.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
  • What Happens Next Despite the drop, the interplay between consumer confidence, spending and economic policy will shape the coming months, and the early days of Trump's presidency will likely play a pivotal role in determining whether previous upbeat expectations are justified.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of justify
Verb
  • But finding the best products for wavy hair can take a whole lot trial and error.
    Erin Parker, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Magnetic magic The reason why these predictions were off was that the equations did not take into account the magnetic fields.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of take
Verb
  • Officials push back on online rumors, say mystery drones are not tracking radioactive material Is the hysteria over drones warranted?
    Tom Hanson, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Most Punt e Mes Manhattans taste different enough to nearly warrant a new name, but Dickel Rye, distilled in Indiana but filtered, aged and bottled in Tennessee, handles it gorgeously.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of warrant
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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