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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
  • Wright’s two-way intelligence and skating speed popped off the ice for Seattle this season, and hinted strongly at the sort of difference-maker that Wright has an opportunity to develop into in the years to come.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 21 June 2025
  • Suddenly Flips More Women in Senior Leadership Starts With Breaking Barriers Ensuring more women have the opportunity to become CEOs begins with understanding why so few are promoted or hired into senior leadership roles.
    Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • For example, how far is the aperture of the zone around the 11 host cities?
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 June 2025
  • The camera connects to your phone via Bluetooth in an instant and allows for full manual aperture, shutter, exposure compensation, and focus control.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Also, keep an eye out for a long gap in reviews or ratings.
    Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
  • The gap between the two has never been as narrow – at least where security is concerned.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 28 June 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
  • The project saw its construction costs triple from an initial request for proposals estimate of $54 million in 2021 to its final budget of $152 million, which was presented to the University of California Board of Regents for approval in 2022.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
  • The film added an additional $30 million overseas, propelling its initial worldwide tally to $60 million.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • There is a chance Bailey could morph into a playmaker and star-level difference-maker on the wing.
    Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 26 June 2025
  • Cuomo called him to concede the primary, dimming the chance that the former governor would also run in November as an independent.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 25 June 2025

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“Opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opening. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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