opens (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of open (up)
1
as in hollows (out)

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as in needs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opens (up)
  1. frees
  2. needs
  3. unplugs
  4. wants
  5. takes
  6. justifies
Verb
  • Accounting software automates much of the work, reduces mistakes, and frees up your time to focus on growing your business.
    — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • That frees skilled workers to pull wire, terminate connections, and solve the problems that still require judgment and technical training.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of frees
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  • Not that Bieber needs much assistance, with dewy skin and softly flushed cheeks becoming central to the Rhode universe.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Demonstrations focus on Marine mission needs The next phase gives the Marine Corps further opportunities to assess the technology against its mission requirements.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of needs
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  • To try to minimize costs, Gaspar unplugs his computer, coffee maker and other electronics when not in use and keeps the thermostat at 64 degrees.
    — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Kontopanos also unplugs consciously by sending postcards to her family and friends, scrapbooking, and junk journaling, which involves repurposing everyday materials like tickets and receipts to document memories or ideas.
    — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026
Definition of unplugs
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  • First, if the president wants to have any hope of winning either the House of Representatives or the Senate, the war has to end soon.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The team wants everything to be printable for mass production.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of wants
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  • Underneath, these wide-leg jeans are timeless, comfortable, and easy to walk in—and with a satin blouse like this one from Aritizia, you’ll be set for wherever your stroll takes you.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The clip takes fans through the making of the music video from start to finish, with Swift breaking down her creative process, directing scenes and sharing funny moments with the video’s stars, Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of takes
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  • In instances like these, and there are many of them, one realizes how the novel acquires, and justifies, its title.
    — Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • And for four consecutive games, the running back unit has proved it more than justifies the hype.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of justifies
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“Opens (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opens%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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