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 European observers will see the moon low in the western sky before dawn, creating dramatic opportunities to see and photograph the eclipsed moon above city skylines, coastlines and mountain landscapes as morning twilight begins. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The fair is an easy way for children, families, adults and seniors to find volunteer opportunities that align with their interests and schedules, a news release said. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 The company said the global running market — one of the footwear’s biggest opportunities — grew 10 percent year-over-year to $43 billion in 2025, with increases in all regions. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026 Goatscape is working to create more opportunities where people can interact with the goats, Steffes added. Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Additionally, the new connectivity would offer opportunities to avoid future conflicts between GCC states, such as the Qatar blockade. Firmesk Rahim, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026 Even before the streaming bubble burst, episodic orders were shrinking, leading to less opportunities in writers’ rooms. Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunities
chances
Noun
  • His pure skill level isn’t high-end, but Orlov can make plays under pressure and create some chances.
    Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Research shows those building codes reduce the chances homes will be destroyed.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Opportunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunities. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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