opportunities

plural of opportunity
as in chances
a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place this art school could be a wonderful opportunity for you to finally develop your talent for painting

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Recent Examples of opportunities Borrowers need to keep opportunities to educate themselves about the nuances of credit cards, not cede for some bureaucrat to decide what risk should cost. Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026 Ultra-high net worth insight Even with potential headwinds, ultra-high net worth investors continue to see major opportunities in the US equities markets. Frank Holland, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 But anything beyond that won't necessarily enhance happiness as much as having fulfilling hobbies, relationships and opportunities for personal growth. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 The second-round pick is going to get a bunch of opportunities this year. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026 My overall plan when betting futures is that there are always opportunities during the season. Austin Mock, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 In terms of critical reception and production opportunities, Hunter is one of the most successful playwrights of his generation. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The news comes a year after the trio was first split up going into season 51, with Ben Marshall joining the cast as a featured player, Herlihy staying as a writer, and John Higgins moving on to other opportunities. Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026 Marquina, his parents and sister moved to South Florida in 2015 as his family fled oppression and sought better opportunities outside Venezuela. ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunities
chances
Noun
  • No analytics can project how Johnson’s emphasis on turning the page will affect the team’s chances in 2026.
    Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The eastward shift increased the chances of hurricane-force wind gusts on Niihau and possibly Kauai, especially at higher elevations, the hurricane center warned.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Opportunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunities. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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