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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
Unfortunately, this opens another can of worms.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
In each area like Vatican City, one mission begets another, and then another, as unlocking the map and gaining money to purchases tourist pamphlets opens even more to do, with dozens of relics, books, and junk to collect as side quests.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
With its original cast iron Corinthian columns and enhanced denim presentations, a new Madewell flagship opens Wednesday in the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood.
—David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
The dealer, at your right, opens one diamond.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
The dealer, at your left, opens one diamond.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The 1950 film, directed by Billy Wilder, opens with Joe’s body floating in Norma’s pool; this version sees Joe crawling out of a body bag.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Robinhood has marketed itself as a platform that democratizes finance and opens trading access beyond the traditionally murky institutional finance sector, which is backed by market-moving levels of liquidity.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety As the series opens, the audience finds Poppa enjoying a quiet morning in his kitchen.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
In each area like Vatican City, one mission begets another, and then another, as unlocking the map and gaining money to purchases tourist pamphlets opens even more to do, with dozens of relics, books, and junk to collect as side quests.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
With its original cast iron Corinthian columns and enhanced denim presentations, a new Madewell flagship opens Wednesday in the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood.
—David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
The dealer, at your right, opens one diamond.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
The dealer, at your left, opens one diamond.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The 1950 film, directed by Billy Wilder, opens with Joe’s body floating in Norma’s pool; this version sees Joe crawling out of a body bag.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Robinhood has marketed itself as a platform that democratizes finance and opens trading access beyond the traditionally murky institutional finance sector, which is backed by market-moving levels of liquidity.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety As the series opens, the audience finds Poppa enjoying a quiet morning in his kitchen.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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Almost every tool is locked behind a $30 annual (or $5 weekly) subscription fee, and the free trial only unlocks a subpar text-to-image feature that gives you a choice between using unspecified versions of Stable Diffusion and DALL-E AI models.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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In brattiness, Charli unlocks her inner paranoiac, mean girl, and so much more, a palette that further enlivens the restless electronic music she’s long championed.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
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California’s healthcare program for low-income residents is also costing more than expected as the state expands eligibility to all income-eligible adults, regardless of immigration status, and experiences an increase in the number of seniors seeking services.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ares, which is already invested in MLS franchise Inter Miami, expands into NFL ownership.David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Power Of Women In Commerce Our story begins in 2020, when McKinsey published a blockbuster report forecasting that women in the United States would inherit $11 trillion during this decade.Ben Kunz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The tax credits will also become refundable for the first time in the upcoming budget year, which begins on July 1, meaning the state will pay companies cash for any credits that exceed their tax liability.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Reframing failure as part of the process, rather than the end of it, frees us from its chokehold.Mark Kane, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Shifting your focus from perfection to progress frees you from the fear of failure.Joe Altieri, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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This pattern of transformation extends across sectors.Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The difference is a processing step that extends shelf life without changing the integrity of the ingredients.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As this all unfolds in court, the people are talking.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the trial unfolds — and with Geel (actress Francisca Lewin) in a comfortable private cell — Mercedes gains access to Geel’s elegant apartment and expensive wardrobe.Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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And the speed and defense is very likely to fade by the time that the big money starts to become due.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mark Belling's podcast show starts May 1 The new podcast version of Belling's show, recorded under the WISN-AM and iHeart umbrella, will begin May 1.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia’s hinterlands are transformed into recruitment stages for the war.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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It’s called first of its kind in state CT entrepreneur launches elegant lounge that comes to you.Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Opens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opens. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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