open
adjective
not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate.
is opening
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present progressiveof open (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The Lucas Museum is opening as other institutions question traditional art-historical categories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Plus, Southwest is opening lounges, and American goes all in on big spenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
“Williams is opening options,” Tim Duy, chief U.S. economist at SGH Macro Advisors, said in an email.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
"It is great Princes Street is opening now but it does feel like it is a little bit too little too late for this time of year," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Harold is opening the windows to let the night air in.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
