UNCLOSE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

unclose

verb

ˌən-ˈklōz

Definition of unclose

as in to open

to change from a closed to an open position one nurse closed the window in my room, and a minute later another nurse unclosed it

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Behind Earl, who started at wide receiver and also played safety, North Chicago orchestrated a one-week turnaround for the ages, putting its 61-12 season-opening loss to Zion-Benton in the rearview mirror.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Gates officially open Monday, August 31, but just over half of the attendees will arrive earlier to build the big art installations and other features of the temporary city.

— Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026

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