OPEN (UP) Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

open (up)

verb

Definition of open (up)

as in to hollow (out)

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as in to need

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Verb

Crews stabilized the pickup before performing a technical extrication to free the driver.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
The flywheel does not need to be replaced every 3-5 years and can be installed outdoors, freeing up more space and cash for compute.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of free

Verb

If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Schjelderup, who assisted the second goal, too, jumped onto Haaland’s back again and pointed down at him, as if anyone in MetLife Stadium that day, or anyone watching at home, needed to know where to direct their attention.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026

Definition of need

Verb

In a post shared on X on Wednesday, July 1, Mamdani urged New Yorkers to set their air conditioners to 78 degrees, reduce electricity use and unplug unused electronics as temperatures continue to climb.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Lego says many adults also turn to building as a way to relax, unplug and express their creativity.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of unplug

Verb

With potentially record-breaking heat coming to Washington, DC on the Fourth of July, people wanting to catch fireworks by saving an early spot on the National Mall will have a lot of waiting to do.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 3 July 2026
And who wouldn’t want to stay a good long while here—especially to take maximum advantage of that 16,000-square-foot spa?

— Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026

Definition of want

Verb

But the evidence does not support the claim that noncitizen voting is occurring at a scale that justifies burdening millions of eligible Americans or overriding state election systems with a sweeping federal mandate.

— Reid Ribble, Time, 8 July 2026
How will Google justify the price increase outside of pointing to the mess that is the RAM crisis?

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of justify

Verb

Gavin and Kenny say that Amanda is not taking any accountability for her part in the relationship falling apart.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026
Temasek was also part of a consortium with Centurium Capital and True Light Capital, a private equity firm under Temasek, that took ANE private in February.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of take

Verb

Beginning Monday, the focus shifts to whether there is enough evidence for a trial and if the death penalty is warranted, said Paul Cassell, a University of Utah law professor and former federal judge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
But Claus also did not see anything on the field, at full speed, to warrant a card at all, let alone a red.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of warrant

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