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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
When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
According to CalCareers, there were more than 2,900 available positions in the state of California, including about 831 job openings in Sacramento County as of Tuesday, March 24.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
And with fewer job openings come fewer opportunities to switch jobs.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
There are three bronze vases, which are lovely to admire but have too many openings to actually hold water.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
From product launches to small business openings, the events allowed Monterrosa to expand her network of salon clients and blog readers.
—Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
Upcoming openings are South Korea on April 17 and Saudi Arabia on April 23.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
An art gallery exhibits work by contemporary artists and hosts openings and other events.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
From a thriving artisanal craft tradition to a slate of luxury hospitality openings, Mallorca has a lot to offer these days to debunk its onetime reputation as a bland resort outpost.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
According to CalCareers, there were more than 2,900 available positions in the state of California, including about 831 job openings in Sacramento County as of Tuesday, March 24.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
And with fewer job openings come fewer opportunities to switch jobs.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
There are three bronze vases, which are lovely to admire but have too many openings to actually hold water.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
From product launches to small business openings, the events allowed Monterrosa to expand her network of salon clients and blog readers.
—Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
Upcoming openings are South Korea on April 17 and Saudi Arabia on April 23.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
An art gallery exhibits work by contemporary artists and hosts openings and other events.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
From a thriving artisanal craft tradition to a slate of luxury hospitality openings, Mallorca has a lot to offer these days to debunk its onetime reputation as a bland resort outpost.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for openings
Noun
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How diminished will their opportunities for success be in the real world?—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Many of the opportunities available were in projects that supported the state’s narrative — from historical dramas valorizing medieval Hindu rulers, to biopics in praise of its leaders.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Data is the first step There are resources available to pregnant women to close some of the maternal health gaps.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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For the latter, a federal program known as 340B does an immense amount of good filling in the gaps in drug affordability.—
Demetrius Atsalis,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Blackhawks, who are well out of the playoff picture, went scoreless on three power-play chances while the Flyers were 0 for 4 on the power play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The teams traded baskets and chances most of the night.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Korda took the season opener that was cut to 54 holes because of extreme cold and wind in Florida, while Kim won last week at Sharon Heights.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Make no mistake, as healthy top-to-bottom as Denver is, there are still a few notable holes on this roster.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Photos and video show the explorers squeezing through jagged crevices deep inside the karsts, using flashlights to guide them further along an otherwise pitch-black maze of rocky burrows.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Add it to the growing canvases of her daughters playing at the sea, climbing the rocks, placing their tiny hands in the crevices of the walls surrounding the house.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Openings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openings. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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