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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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2
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
These tertiary weapons create openings for attacks or to gain distance from a foe.
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Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and impact glass, and seal outside wall openings.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Indeed, nonfarm payrolls growth has slowed to a crawl and the level of job openings is at a multiyear low.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
But finding enough workers to fill job openings in the industry has become a growing challenge.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
On LinkedIn, Under Armour, Old Navy, Lego, Vans, Ulta, Adidas and other brands have posted seasonal sales workers job openings in their San Diego, Carlsbad or Chula Vista stores.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Caulk all potential openings on the outside of your home.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
In the past month, and including some days in August, developers around the Charlotte region have been busy announcing openings and future groundbreakings on apartments, townhomes and single-family homes.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
To prevent infestations, homeowners should seal cracks and openings around windows, doors, and utility lines.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for openings
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Rooted in the land-grant tradition, the UA System expands access to academic, practical, and professional opportunities, fosters intellectual growth and student success, promotes discovery and public service, and strengthens Arkansas's economy, health, and culture.—
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But increasing numbers of deep-pocketed, avid collectors are creating more opportunities for sellers and brokers.—
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Similarly, in astronomy, larger apertures, advances in photography and spectroscopy, the development of multi-wavelength astronomy beyond the visible light spectrum, and the first space telescopes all brought in new observational data that upended many pre-existing ideas.—
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Traditional camera users should use wide-angle lenses and low apertures while shooting.—
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Some researchers also point to major gaps in accountability.—
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Finally, Diarese George, CEO and President of the Nashville Public Education Foundation wrote about the strides MNPS has been making in educating Nashville children — and the community involvement that is necessary to further close those gaps.—
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Beyond that, both Bouchard and Morrissey contribute much more to shots and scoring chances, according to All Three Zones tracking data.—
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Rain chances continue Thursday and into Friday with clearer weather expected over the weekend.—
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That’s the priority, and the Red Wings have too many holes.—
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No injuries were reported, but bullet holes were found in the station’s windows.—
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Her voice, still more often than not, slides with ease into the cracks and crevices that kick drums and deep grooves open in neotraditional-style country compositions.—
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Use a microfiber or soft cloth to wipe the seals with soapy water, making sure to get into any crevices.—
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“Openings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openings. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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