wide-open

adjective

: having virtually no limits or restrictions
a wide-open town

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His first points came on a wide-open 3-pointer after Towns retreated to the paint to protect against a drive, putting Indiana up 39-33. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025 The enormous reservoir sits at the confluence of the U.S. and Mexico borders, and the views offer a mix of steep-walled river canyons and wide-open waterways with 12 public boat ramps and 7 paddling trails. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 May 2025 Robinson then pitched it to fellow receiver Brian Peterson, a former high school quarterback, who threw it to a wide-open Rivers up the right sideline for the game’s first touchdown. Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 30 May 2025 The former Jaguars Pro Bowler displayed crisp footwork on a variety of routes Thursday, and drew yelps from the sideline after turning a wide-open cut into a clean toss from Nix. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for wide-open

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wide-open was in 1858

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“Wide-open.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-open. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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