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.
opens
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present tense formof open (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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USC opens its doors to “so many people in California, throughout the country, and throughout the world,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Other economists acknowledge that the CPI data opens the door for another hike this month, but think the Fed will ultimately decide to pause until the following meeting in mid-December.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
"This advancing capability opens an entirely new dimension in our study of exoplanet atmospheres."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
The competition's annual exhibition, external opens at the Natural History Museum on Friday 16 October 2026.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
The door opens a crack, accompanied by a lilting voice.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
