opening 1 of 3

ˈōp-niŋ

opening

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verb

present participle of open
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as in expanding
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area when we got too close, the cardinal opened its wings and flew to a higher branch

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opening

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adjective

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Recent Examples of opening
Verb
While job openings have broadly remained steady, opportunities in private-sector government contractors have plummeted, according to new data. Brit Morse, Fortune, 30 June 2025 It is timed with the opening of Guess’ new Tokyo flagship in Shibuya-ku, just down the street from the exhibition venue. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Adjective
India was undergoing a medical evaluation late Sunday afternoon following the conclusion of the Royals’ 6-2 loss in the season-opening series finale. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025 After opening the 2025 season on the road with four games against the Seattle Mariners, the A’s will host the Chicago Cubs for three games — Monday, March 31, through Wednesday, April 2 — at Sutter Health Park. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for opening
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opening
Noun
  • Democrats disagree and find Tillis' retirement an opportunity to make up for ground the lost in 2024.
    Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 1 July 2025
  • This will show you who is truly in your corner and give you the opportunity to silently separate from those who show you otherwise.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The date is displayed around the periphery of the dial using a blued hand, while the day and month are marked on sapphire discs contrasted with the blue background of the apertures.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • As such, a breezeway on the lower level helps shepherd cooling winds, as do roof apertures on the upper balconies.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Families using vouchers now pay more out of pocket, with the average gap between voucher awards and tuition at $2,446, as private school costs continue to rise.
    Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
  • Yet, as enterprises race to integrate these technologies, the gap between potential and realized value remains a challenge.
    Massimo Peselli, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Financial clout is not an issue, but unlocking the riches of being in the Champions League and its revenue is an ongoing challenge.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement The film also understands the power of unlocking such a dynamic, without being gratuitous about the visual details.
    Laura Ramadei, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Jackson is also considering expanding her part-time interior decorating business.
    Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Instead, Apple pledged to fund a Houston data center for computer servers powering artificial intelligence — a technology the company is expanding into as part of an industrywide craze.
    Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Russian Space Agency also has launched its share of space tourists, beginning with a California financier in 2001.
    Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Luckily, beginning this week, whatever spun off the tracks should begin to get under control once again.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Phishing Email Detection And Response Phishing remains the most common initial attack vector.
    Karan Alang, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Markle launched the As Ever brand, a reconfiguration of her initial American Riviera Orchard label, in February.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Early backers have the chance to buy the device for $1,374, which is nearly half its usual $2,727 cost.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
  • However, weather conditions may be less ideal, with a partly cloudy sky and a chance of rain or even storms in the afternoon.
    Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025

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“Opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opening. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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