open (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open (up)
Verb
  • To reach that million-dollar threshold, an artist would need to have around four to five million monthly listeners, or 20 million to 25 million monthly streams.
    CJ Haddad, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
  • However, to watch the show in the US, Americans will need a VPN, a service that allows users to set their computer’s location to another country and access websites that would otherwise be restricted by location.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Companies can focus on strategic goals and innovation by freeing their teams from repetitive, manual work.
    Michael Goshka, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • This second phase was to begin with an agreement on permanently ending the war before the release of all living Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Israeli freeing high-profile Palestinian prisoners.
    Aya Batrawy, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Now, an expert in military manpower at RAND wants to see the services shift their focus from quantity to quality.
    Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Jukebox Broadway musicals need conflict and the evil suits at Capitol Records are a perennial villain for artists who just want to be themselves.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Turning off lights and unplugging them prevents both overuse and risk of fire, per the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Matisyahu unplugged: Jewish-American performer Matisyahu, a thoughtful synthesizer of hip-hop, rock, reggae and spiritual themes, will play two acoustic concerts this weekend.
    Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Many are wondering how this happened and how it can possibly be justified.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Hamas and Hezbollah indoctrinate hatred to justify its attacks on Jewish civilians, including woman [sic], children and the elderly.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This watch is in effect until Sunday at 11 p.m. Recommendations from the NWS for staying safe during a flood For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Happening today: 🍀 Whitewater Center's Green River Revival | 9am-5pm | $12 parking Go rafting down the green river, take a yoga flow and enjoy live music.
    McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Windjammer Isle of Palms, South Carolina While this legendary music venue draws crowds for its notable performers—Darius Rucker has rocked the stage frequently since the 1990s—the Atlantic Ocean views warrant their own trip here, particularly at sunset.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Jim has suggested that Alphabet’s strong market position may not warrant legal action since advertisers can always find other companies to advertise with.
    Paulina Likos,Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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