OPENINGS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

openings

noun

plural of opening

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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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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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 The wireless connection can also allow equipment manufacturers to avoid adding openings specifically for battery replacement or charging. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Collectors have become accustomed to shuttling between events and openings spread across the capital. — Payal Uttam, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Other studios delayed openings or sent films straight to streaming services that would normally have gone first to theaters. — Bob Mondello, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 With the arrival of the Michelin Guide into Fort Lauderdale in 2025 and openings of more upscale dining experiences, a neighborhood favorite like Wan’s is a relaxing respite from high prices. — Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 The larvae come from the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly, which invades open wounds or the mucous membranes of body openings in any warm-blooded animal, including humans, and devours tissue, causing the wounds to become increasingly deep and painful. — Abraham Tellez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 After witnessing an absolutely historic coaching carousel in 2025 that saw job openings at perennial powerhouse programs like LSU, Florida, and Penn State, the expectation is that this year's carousel will take a step back. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The Best New Restaurants of 2026 Our definitive list of the year's top US openings is here. — Ellary Collins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 The Kissingers were also among the most visible couples in New York City, their principal residence, attending museum openings, fashion shows by Bill Blass and Oscar de la Renta, and charity fundraisers. — Robert D. McFadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Institutional investors still seem to see growth opportunities, even if some sovereign wealth funds show signs of potential pullbacks.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Analysts at the bank said the company's slow delivery of agentic AI to customers is limiting monetization opportunities for SAP, and may lead some customers to seek other routes to adopt the technology in the near-term.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of opportunities

Noun

Its 100mm pixel macro lens captures 28 images per second in order to guide the jet to the gaps in your teeth.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Any business can run into cash-flow gaps — slow seasons, delayed invoice payments or unexpected costs can throw off even the most perfectly balanced budget.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of gaps

Noun

McIlroy surged into the top-10 on Saturday with a 7-under 63, powered by nine birdies, including three in his final four holes.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
The golf course would be transformed from its original layout of three courses with 36 holes to a single 18-hole championship course, per the outlet.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of holes

Noun

High-pressure washing can force water into seals and crevices, damage weatherstripping, and strip paint—especially on doors that are already showing signs of chipping or peeling.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Unapproved use of old cardboard pieces placed in underside crevices below the center prep table.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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