OPENED Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

opened

verb

past tense of open

as in unlocked

to change from a closed to an open position please open the door to let the cat out

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as in cleared

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions we need to open this drain that's clogged with hair

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as in expanded

to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area when we got too close, the cardinal opened its wings and flew to a higher branch

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as in freed

to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way snowplows opened the runway without much trouble

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as in began

to take the first step in (a process or course of action) we will open the proceedings tomorrow with a short ceremony

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Recent Examples of opened The meticulous renovation of Gresham Palace, which opened as a Four Seasons in 2006, set the bar high for the numerous other restoration jobs currently underway. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 In July, Boots opened its second beauty-only store in Bristol, a big university city in southwest England. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026 Velez said the bakery remained open Saturday and opened normally on Sunday. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026 The Basel location opened at Rheinsprung 1 in 2019, concurrent with Art Basel’s flagship fair, at which Gagosian was exhibiting. — News Desk, Artforum, 3 Aug. 2026 Reiss opened a ledger, which was just a notebook page listing items beside tally marks. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 The Gap Factory opened later on, in 1994, as a way to sell lower-cost SKUs that have that Gap feel, but at lower prices (and yes, lower quality). — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 3 Aug. 2026 In December 2025, Longo opened a second ViceVersa in the lobby bar of the glamorous oceanfront Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Fort Lauderdale. — Connie Ogle july 28, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026 Eli Holstein, who opened last season as Pitt’s starter but was benched in favor of Mason Heintschel, is the backup. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 27 July 2026

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Units must be kept open for three days — doors unlocked and we are supposed to supply the keys to our units.

— Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 31 July 2026
The North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson said in a letter Tuesday that up to $300 million in community investments could be unlocked if the controversial project is restored.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

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The airport says the Denver Police Department Bomb Squad checked the unattended luggage and later cleared the bag.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Throughout the decades, a variety of businesses came and went before the lot was cleared in 2023 to make way for the construction of the Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

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Beijing in recent years has rapidly expanded mandates for schools in ethnic minority regions to adopt primarily Chinese-language education, starting from kindergarten.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Broadcom expanded a multiyear partnership with Meta Platforms earlier this year to develop successive generations of custom AI accelerator chips, supporting the Instagram and WhatsApp parent's growing AI infrastructure.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of expanded

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In one instance, Moreno alleged that Miller, 37, began verbally harassing one of her attorneys following a court hearing in May 2026.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
The financial institution which began expanding its footprint in the region a few years ago, is planning to open branches in the Berewick neighborhood of southwest Charlotte at 9424 Steele Creek Road and at 8830 Lindholm Drive in Huntersville.

— Chase Jordan July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of began

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The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Given the demand, Universal and IMAX have extended the availability of 70mm screenings into mid-September.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of extended

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And so commenced a literally explosive weekend of celebrations across the five boroughs, which culminated in a ticker-tape parade on June 18 to City Hall.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026
Work commenced on the record three months after Drewchin welcomed the arrival of her first child, Nova, a period in which she was consumed with the reality and potentialities of being a new parent.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Definition of commenced

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Quixotic aerialists twisted, turned and unfolded above the crowd, using flowing fabric and butterfly-inspired movements to mirror the creatures being celebrated.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Thaw the dough just until it can be unfolded, then immediately cut.

— Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026