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 There are fewer opportunities for younger workers to find mentors and soak up knowledge. Rachel Barber, USA Today, 2 July 2026 My hope is that each and every American and everyone who resides in our great country will all get the same level of freedom and opportunities, and everyone can have a chance at the American dream. Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Your onboarding program should provide opportunities for early wins, like building a basic component. Robert Hogeboom, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 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. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunities
chances
Noun
  • Though their title chances took a hit when Xavi Simons sustained a season-ending injury this spring, the Dutch surround van Dijk with a deep group of younger teammates, including Frenkie de Jong, Denzel Dumfries and Tijjani Reijnders.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
  • To lessen your chances of contracting the parasite, avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with feces, the MCHD warns.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

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“Opportunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunities. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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