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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open (up)
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Women aged 18–50 need about 25-28 grams of fiber per day, while men aged 18–50 need about 31-34 grams.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025 -
Unlike laminate or marble, granite countertops need to be cleaned in a specific way to prevent any damage.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Thuram drags Tchouameni into the space on the left and Koopmeiners runs towards Cambiaso, freeing up Yildiz to receive in space.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mele was freed when police linked Locci and Lo Bianco's murders to other killings that had happened when he was incarcerated.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 shutdown has occurred because Democrats want to see extensions of tax credits and continued spending on health agencies, both actions which come directly out of federal government funds.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Alumni want more transparency Alums told IndyStar that transparency is the way to rebuild their trust.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
27 Oct. 2025
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By Mitch Bannon, Fabian Ardaya and Tyler Kepner The Los Angeles Dodgers used their battery power to unplug the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night at Rogers Centre.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Travelers looking to unplug in total nature can stay in eco-friendly lodges while learning from indigenous guides.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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A little goes a long way, which makes the above-average price point easier to justify.—
Taylor Rock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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And as obesity rates among American continue to rank far higher than those of other countries, the survey says this could help justify policy and coverage gains.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Despite Rashida’s attempts at reason on behalf of Hamida, the elders take the baby away.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Freeman’s coaching style is different and more player-friendly than Kelly’s, and Freeman took Notre Dame to the national championship game a year ago.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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The scrutiny is warranted – Hollywood is watching tech companies try to replace creative judgment with pattern recognition, treating the art of storytelling as a prediction problem.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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