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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
Shoppers rave that the arm openings truly stand out, describing them as notably flattering and well-designed, without any awkward gaps.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
The labor market's surface statistics—unemployment near 4%, job openings still above historical norms—have been masking a more selective and sector-specific deterioration that's been building for the better part of two years.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The article’s author points to openings and major events that were part of the draw in selecting who made the list, including the ongoing Hotel Eleanor project.
—Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
The listings are louder than the openings, the applications longer than the interviews and the cheapest part of the search is often the only part still under the candidate’s control.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Located at 27 Avenue de la Costa this store marks a new chapter in the brand’s expansion, following other recent openings in Milan, New York and Doha.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Think artist passes at concerts, club openings, DJ sets, and underground fashion shows.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 20 May 2026
At the same time, a lot of candidates are now more selective about compensation, flexibility and workplace culture, making the hiring process even more challenging for those with urgent openings.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The West Coast coffee chain announced the openings in a press release Wednesday, May 13, adding details about available freebies.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
The labor market's surface statistics—unemployment near 4%, job openings still above historical norms—have been masking a more selective and sector-specific deterioration that's been building for the better part of two years.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The article’s author points to openings and major events that were part of the draw in selecting who made the list, including the ongoing Hotel Eleanor project.
—Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
The listings are louder than the openings, the applications longer than the interviews and the cheapest part of the search is often the only part still under the candidate’s control.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Located at 27 Avenue de la Costa this store marks a new chapter in the brand’s expansion, following other recent openings in Milan, New York and Doha.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Think artist passes at concerts, club openings, DJ sets, and underground fashion shows.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 20 May 2026
At the same time, a lot of candidates are now more selective about compensation, flexibility and workplace culture, making the hiring process even more challenging for those with urgent openings.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The West Coast coffee chain announced the openings in a press release Wednesday, May 13, adding details about available freebies.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for openings
Noun
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Constant said families should be able to look several years ahead and understand whether their children are likely to have transfer opportunities available.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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There are many different views on homosexuality in Mexico, shaped by class differences, by access to education, by different opportunities to observe and question the world.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Tripods can also help, as can shooting photos in low apertures.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Also on the periphery are four apertures showing the hours, minutes, day, and date.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That means closing gaps quickly, improving leadership alignment and ensuring teams are focused on what drives results.—
Sue Mysko,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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One of the most glaring gaps lies between the infrared and millimeter-wavelength radio observations, but the Probe Far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics (PRIMA) would fill much of it.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The model was used to determine the chances that each match would experience dangerous heat conditions.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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This graphic shows the forecast rain chances in South Florida over the next seven days.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Alex Smalley at least gets a head start thanks to his sublime play on the back nine at Aronimink Golf Club, with six birdies over his last 10 holes for a 2-under 68 and a two-shot lead.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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If your tree is in a lawn, poke 6-inch deep holes around the drip line and pour the fertilizer into them.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Prevent Crickets From Returning Indoors Crickets often enter the home through small cracks and crevices, so prevention starts with sealing those entry points.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Designed to crawl through tight crevices or trudge across rough terrain, X-Humanoid says they’re being built for jobs that humans would rather not do.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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“Openings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openings. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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