crack open

VERB

force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

push violate

STRONG

assault blast burst defile extort jimmy propel pry rape ravish spoil squeeze thrust twist undo wrench wrest wring

WEAK

break in break open bust open

Antonyms

STRONG

close untwist

WEAK

let go surrender yield

VERB

pierce

Synonyms

STRONG

bore break cleave crack drill enter gash incise intrude perforate plow prick probe puncture slash slice slit spike stab transfix

WEAK

break in break through pass through run through stick into

Antonyms

STRONG

close fix join leave mend sew unite withdraw

WEAK

sew up

Example Sentences

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Or crack open a fresh tin and enjoy them straight.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

“That doesn’t suddenly make this market affordable for everyone, but it does crack open doors that had firmly shut when rates peaked.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

When you crack open several funds that sound the same, you can find very different investments inside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Beijing is going on a spending spree that will encourage Chinese people to crack open their wallets.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025

And the vessel starts to crack open in places.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

crack open

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