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as in opportunities
a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place
the talk show host's usual modus operandi is to talk over his guests, thereby denying them an opening to articulate their positions
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as in apertures
a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing
an opening in the roof is letting rain drip inside
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3
as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
the rabbit found a little opening in the bushes and darted through
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Recent Examples of openings
Some have straw lids, like the YETI Rambler mug or the Stanley Quencher Flowstate Tumbler, while others have wide openings or cap designs, like the CamelBak Chute Mag water bottle.
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Claire Peltier, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Premium Outlets in Steele Creek is adding two popular athletic and outdoor brand stores on the heels of recent openings and more planned this year.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
But job openings for developers are growing.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
In addition to Huber Heights, the Bucee's said in December 2025 that the other 2026 openings are scheduled to be Goodyear, Arizona, in June; San Marcos in July; Benton, Arkansas, in August; and Murfreesboro, Tennessee in December.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The unseasonably warm weather, combined with a lack of snowfall, has forced many resorts to close early, delay openings or shut down altogether.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Other restaurant openings coming to downtown Naperville later this year include Slyce of NY and Bonci Pizzeria.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
On April 1, one of the park’s most popular drives, Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans Dome Road), opened for the summer season, kicking off several road openings expected to follow.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Add those to Osaka Marketplace in Foster City at the end of last year, and other 2025 openings like Seafood City and Jagalchi in Daly City and Mega Mart in East Palo Alto.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Claire Peltier, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Premium Outlets in Steele Creek is adding two popular athletic and outdoor brand stores on the heels of recent openings and more planned this year.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
But job openings for developers are growing.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
In addition to Huber Heights, the Bucee's said in December 2025 that the other 2026 openings are scheduled to be Goodyear, Arizona, in June; San Marcos in July; Benton, Arkansas, in August; and Murfreesboro, Tennessee in December.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The unseasonably warm weather, combined with a lack of snowfall, has forced many resorts to close early, delay openings or shut down altogether.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Other restaurant openings coming to downtown Naperville later this year include Slyce of NY and Bonci Pizzeria.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
On April 1, one of the park’s most popular drives, Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans Dome Road), opened for the summer season, kicking off several road openings expected to follow.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Add those to Osaka Marketplace in Foster City at the end of last year, and other 2025 openings like Seafood City and Jagalchi in Daly City and Mega Mart in East Palo Alto.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for openings
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Swank is also the chief development officer with Job One KC, an organization providing employment opportunities and community services for individuals with disabilities.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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There is some reason to use the lens at tiny apertures, though.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Doing so merges two apertures — the narrow and the microscopic — into a wide-angle lens.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
5 Mar. 2026
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And in South Florida groups have stepped in to support migrants navigating complicated immigration processes, from deportation to self-deportation, often filling gaps left by government systems.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Experts have also said America’s broader retirement system earns just a C-plus grade, with persistent gaps in coverage, savings adequacy, and longevity protection.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Oilers scored on all three power-play chances in the best performance for that unit since Leon Draisaitl went down with a lower-body injury on March 15 after scoring with the man advantage early in that game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In fact, only about four percent of them begin with gasoline igniting, so the chances of starting a fire at the gas station are extremely slim.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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Nelly Korda birdied her final two holes to shoot a 69 to move to 5 under and in second place, setting up a final pairing of friendly rivals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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These small black beetles chew holes in leaves and stunt the plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Or are there answers to find in its crevices?—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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For furniture and home decor with nooks and crannies, invest in a dusting brush that can reach the crevices.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Openings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openings. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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