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opened

  • past participle
    of open.
    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.
  • past tense form
    of open.
    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.

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You’re trying to wrap up a work call while bagging your kid’s outgrown clothes when a ping comes in from a parent chat — soccer registration just opened and spots are filling fast.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

The 50-person figure would be more appropriate for those who received a particular document, and the universe of people who actually opened or downloaded it would be even smaller — perhaps 10 or fewer.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Rocha, who has denied any wrongdoing, stepped down temporarily while Mexican prosecutors opened an investigation of their own into the allegations.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

Actor Nicolas Cage’s lavish Malibu mansion is facing a dramatic threat after a massive hole opened up where part of the property’s driveway once stood.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

I opened the glass face, moved the hands to agree with my wristwatch, and slowly drew up the weights.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom