opportunities

Definition of opportunitiesnext
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 The mission was to show the flag, explore commercial opportunities – including routes to supply gold-mining operations – and display a little firepower. Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026 Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine Located about a 90-minute drive north of Bangor, this International Dark Sky Sanctuary is the perfect stargazing destination for outdoor lovers, with plenty of hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities for visitors. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026 There will be tremendous opportunities for students to create exhibits, develop programming and operate a museum. Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026 Such a run has required limiting coaching mistakes and maximizing opportunities. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026 Gethard’s argument contrasted the current moment to where comedy was 15 to even five years ago, a period generally considered the Second Comedy Boom in which the internet offered many comedians opportunities to get noticed, build active fan bases, get jobs, and make money. Chris Gethard, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026 There’s $2 million annually to the Department of Health and Human Services for gambling addiction education and treatment programs, and there’s $1 million annually to the North Carolina Amateur Sports to expand youth sports opportunities. Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026 His love for libraries also led to new opportunities beyond the stacks. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 And many other Midwest locations—including Winona, Minnesota—offer both instruction and climbing opportunities when conditions permit. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunities
chances
Noun
  • JSerra had a couple of scoring chances.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Rain chances return tomorrow, but most of the day is expected to be dry with several 'waves' of rain rolling through.
    Ron Smiley, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Opportunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunities. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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