as in cleared
allowing passage without obstruction
escaped through the one remaining unclosed passageway
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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
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
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
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Southern Soul was among the early wave of new-school restaurants that opened just after the turn of the 21st century, giving contemporary twists to old Southern classics.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Skerry opened a walk-through inside two ballrooms at the Washington Marriott Georgetown by imploring the players to tighten up a defense that almost squandered a 15-point lead on Sunday against Drexel.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Abu Dhabi Global Market in the UAE capital also updated its digital asset framework in 2023, providing a clearer licensing and regulatory environment for crypto exchanges, custodians, and other virtual asset service providers.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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But Martin found the commonality and presented one clear vision.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Binding priorities in the City Charter Section 55.2 direct taxpayer investments first toward navigable waterways, then environmental restoration and protection, and last to deferred maintenance projects.—
Jim Peugh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Soon creators will be able to prompt fully navigable 3D virtual worlds with realistic physics and intelligent NPCs.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Unclosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclosed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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