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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open (up)
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By July, a garden in full bloom may need some encouragement to keep its beautiful flowers in supply.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025 -
Missouri is one of the 29 states that requires vehicles to use front and back license plates, while Kansas vehicles only need the rear one, according to an article on Insurance.com.—
Eleanor Nash
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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The raptor stayed on top of her, even as the woman’s partner tried to free her.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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And, of course, using social media less could also free up more time for parents to spend playing with their kids.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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This kind of long-term sustainability is important to admissions officers, who generally want to see students’ dedication and depth of involvement over time.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The two brothers haven’t seen eye to eye in years, and though King Charles reportedly wants to reconcile with his son—perhaps an aftereffect of his cancer journey, Prince William doesn’t seem as inclined to do so.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Try to unplug unnecessary appliances before the storm approaches.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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Workers unplugged the machine and wheeled it into a nearby shop.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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What event could possibly justify closing a major highway for days on end?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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If the Tripadvisor business was the company’s only segment, this valuation could be justified.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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The Padres haven’t selected a college player with their first pick of a draft since taking right-hander Cal Quantrill eighth overall in 2016.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The sixth-place Lions took an early lead but a late-game mistake allowed Montreal (3-13-6, 15 points) to get back into the game as Orlando City (9-5-8, 35 points) let two crucial points slip away.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Any baby animal found alone: While some parents leave their young for periods, a solitary baby, especially if wet, warrants a call to the rescue center.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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While Kershaw’s limited workload would normally not warrant an All-Star selection, his stats haven’t been too far off that pace this year: A 4-0 record, 3.43 ERA and 1.254 WHIP in what is the 18th season of his future Hall of Fame career.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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