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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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Relevance
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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
Don’t miss our guide with nearly two-dozen new bar openings across the city.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The openings come as the retailer plans dozens more locations in 2026, having already added stores in California, Florida, and Texas this year.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
Turns create natural openings to talk.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The openings come as the retailer plans dozens more locations in 2026 following a year of growth.
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James Powel,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Graduates are entering a labor market defined by fewer entry-level openings, the growing role of artificial intelligence and employers increasingly seeking candidates with experience that extends beyond a college degree.
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Sofia Baltodano
june 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
An early-season injury again kept Trei from debuting earlier this season when the Tigers had a plethora of roster openings.
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Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Recent expansion has included markets such as London, Kuwait City, Sydney, and Melbourne, with additional openings planned in Los Angeles and Illinois.
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Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The remarks come as Beijing has intensified scrutiny of capital markets this year, including a regulatory crackdown on cross-border stock trading by mainland investors, and reflect growing concern that the AI rally sweeping Chinese equities has created openings for market abuse.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The openings come as the retailer plans dozens more locations in 2026, having already added stores in California, Florida, and Texas this year.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
Turns create natural openings to talk.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The openings come as the retailer plans dozens more locations in 2026 following a year of growth.
—
James Powel,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Graduates are entering a labor market defined by fewer entry-level openings, the growing role of artificial intelligence and employers increasingly seeking candidates with experience that extends beyond a college degree.
—
Sofia Baltodano
june 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
An early-season injury again kept Trei from debuting earlier this season when the Tigers had a plethora of roster openings.
—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Recent expansion has included markets such as London, Kuwait City, Sydney, and Melbourne, with additional openings planned in Los Angeles and Illinois.
—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The remarks come as Beijing has intensified scrutiny of capital markets this year, including a regulatory crackdown on cross-border stock trading by mainland investors, and reflect growing concern that the AI rally sweeping Chinese equities has created openings for market abuse.
—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for openings
Noun
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Enterprises and boards are continually searching for advantages and opportunities.
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Burries should get plenty of opportunities with the ball in his hands next season, though Milwaukee should also have enough veterans around for Burries to develop methodically.
Noun
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Low apertures can also help if devices are capable, as can wide-angle lenses on traditional cameras.
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The only structural change has been the addition of three pyramidlike apertures to light the studio/living room.
Noun
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Rissetto used her own dad, Michel Arteaga, to depict the nation's health literacy gaps.
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Despite some large gaps heading into Friday, legislative Democrats and the governor had already closed several other ones.
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The injury was an unfortunate occurrence in his World Cup debut and could affect Sweden’s chances going forward.
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The only real scoring chances arrived in the dying moments of a game that carried macabre tendencies, long after the match had devolved into a turf war.
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The piece has seven holes for customization, and it’s designed to be worn at the hips or waist.
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If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.
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Vacuum along baseboards, in mattress seams, and inside the crevices of upholstered furniture, too.
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The crevices may not be fully cleaned through the dishwasher.
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“Openings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openings. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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