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unclosed

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verb

past tense of unclose
as in opened
to change from a closed to an open position one nurse closed the window in my room, and a minute later another nurse unclosed it

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Recent Examples of unclosed
Adjective
Rather, to complete unclosed loops left open by his first two albums, this time with a decade more life under his belt. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 14 June 2024 An article on Saturday about the unclosed cases of six victims possibly linked to the Gilgo Beach serial killings incorrectly said that all the Gilgo Beach victims worked as escorts. New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024 More and more of its water was pouring into the Atchafalaya River, the last unclosed outlet, aside from the river’s mouth. Boyce Upholt, Wired, 23 July 2022 While even the most serious of today’s allegations hardly compare, the resonance runs deep, amid a conflict that has opened unclosed historical wounds. Washington Post, 5 May 2022 Oscar De La Hoya began by speaking in metaphors, describing a series of unclosed doors and visits to hell. Dylan Hernández Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2021 While most barbecue involves smoking off the flame, this style is always cooked over an unclosed grill with a mix of direct and indirect cooking. Julia Thompson, USA TODAY, 27 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclosed
Verb
  • In addition to the station, Ford purchased the 270,000-square-foot Book Depository next door, which opened in 2023 with the Newlab incubator.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Davis opened as a massive favorite at (-2000).
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Photo : Lagoon Yachts Lagoon 60 The new Lagoon 60’s aft cockpit bears a close resemblance to a power cat, with a large open stern, foldout transom, and facing lounges that run forward to the main cabin, which is defined by natural light, thanks to the glass.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Bealer anticipates the project will be completed by mid-May with the pool open to the public starting May 31.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • What is clear is that the offseason is now over, spring training is underway and the Yankees have done nothing to replace Torres.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Add in cuts to veterans’ benefits, Social Security disability, food assistance (SNAP) and other programs, and the result is clear: Billions in wealth transferred from the middle class and poor to the rich.
    Darren Soto, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The lack of congestion revealed a city more open and navigable.
    DJ Gribbin, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Depending on recent storms, there could be a small stream in the center of the canyon, but the trail is still navigable.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025

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“Unclosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclosed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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