wide-open

adjective

: having virtually no limits or restrictions
a wide-open town

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The debate, hosted by KRON4’s parent company Nexstar Media Group, is the first of four debates over the next several weeks ahead of the wide-open June 2 primary. Grace Hase, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 James finished with a team-high 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, including a wide-open dunk with 55 seconds left that put the Lakers up seven and all but sealed it. Dan Woike, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026 The jury award comes amid a rare wide-open governor’s race that includes the head of the Sheriff’s Department, Chad Bianco, who is a leading GOP candidate for the seat. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Today’s newsletter shows why batteries that can last for days is a wide-open field where other countries can make inroads. Coco Liu, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wide-open

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wide-open was in 1858

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“Wide-open.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-open. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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