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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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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
Margot Robbie dropped by to peruse one of Milan’s buzziest new cultural openings, and made sure to dress the part.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
This isn’t the end of coaching for Donovan, 60, who figures to be a top candidate for openings around the NBA.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
That is a drop off of approximately 58% between the openings of the two seasons.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Diesel’s denim tights and Acne Studio’s all-in-one boot pants deliver a touch of surrealism, while key silhouettes include short shorts, miniskirts and jeans with unexpected openings and cutouts.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
In fact, there were still multiple job openings listed with links to apply.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
As the tomato plant grows, gently reposition branches through the cage openings to support their weight.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Nine more shows are in previews, with openings all on or before April 26.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
The Gophers currently have eight total openings, including effectively five scholarship spots for next season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
This isn’t the end of coaching for Donovan, 60, who figures to be a top candidate for openings around the NBA.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
That is a drop off of approximately 58% between the openings of the two seasons.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Diesel’s denim tights and Acne Studio’s all-in-one boot pants deliver a touch of surrealism, while key silhouettes include short shorts, miniskirts and jeans with unexpected openings and cutouts.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
In fact, there were still multiple job openings listed with links to apply.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
As the tomato plant grows, gently reposition branches through the cage openings to support their weight.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Nine more shows are in previews, with openings all on or before April 26.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
The Gophers currently have eight total openings, including effectively five scholarship spots for next season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for openings
Noun
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In other words, these programs offer actresses real opportunities as well as scenes in which they’re seated at their dressing tables putting on diamond earrings while coping with a situation involving a DNA test.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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Wilson has further alleged that MacInnes later withdrew her complaint after being given career opportunities by Ghost.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Edges and corners are soft at wide apertures.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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The new Calibre 1150 was designed using 3-D modeling such that nearly all functions are easily engaged and adjusted via three pushers fitted within and flanking the crown, while all calendar functions are displayed via dedicated apertures in order to minimize visual clutter.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bloodzebra shows there’s much meaning to be gleaned in the gaps between surface and interior.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, a lack of variety may lead to nutrient gaps if your meal isn’t well-balanced across food groups.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Kings were desperate in this contest and had the more dangerous offensive chances early on.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Where the conflict goes in coming weeks and months will do more to improve or hamper the GOP’s chances of holding the Senate than the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee can ever do.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Round pegs found round holes all over the pitch.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is because poor soil or weak drainage—like using pots without drainage holes, one of many common mistakes of growing tomatoes in containers—can lead to root rot, nutrient deficiencies, and stunted growth, Omelchenko says.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pay close attention to seams, edges and crevices where dust mites and debris collect.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Stroll leisurely to admire the wide variety of wildflowers that grow along the ledges or dare to dip below the dramatic quartz and sandstone into the narrow crevices of the cliffs.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Openings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openings. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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