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 Strong building codes, effective enforcement, stronger roofs, protected openings and sound roof-to-wall connections can interrupt the expensive cycle of destruction and reconstruction. — Kevin M. McCarty, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026 Large openings cut through each level’s floor plates help accommodate the impressive craft while providing perspectives from all angles, even above. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Recently, a new wave of openings and renovations has joined them, in step with Scotland’s creative pull. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026 The openings of monobrand boutiques allow Roberto Coin to showcase its entire product offering in a full brand universe with an immersive experience. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 Volkanovski developed swelling and a cut beneath his left eye but continued finding openings with his punches. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 This week in the Atlanta restaurant scene, a local meat market won a big prize, two women were hired to prominent pastry chef roles, a handful of restaurants announced openings and more. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026 There are new openings, such as the Cape Froward National Park in Chile, and landmark anniversaries, like a Beethoven festival in Leipzig, Germany, to mark the 200th anniversary of the composer’s death. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Results were delayed after late openings forced more than 100 polling stations to extend voting hours Monday. — CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

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Noun

In Singapore, where retail payments are already highly efficient, stablecoins may have fewer applications in consumer transactions, while corporate payments could offer greater opportunities, Driver said.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Organizations that proactively consider employee skill sets and willingness or desire for change can then weigh those skills and desires against firm needs, bringing more opportunities to their employee set.

— Tim Brackney, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of opportunities

Noun

Aligned along a single axis, these apertures create a perspective that evokes the assembly-line logic of the automotive industry.

— Sarah Belmont for ArtNews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Larger apertures gather more light, while monochrome cameras with filters help tease out subtle banding.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of apertures

Noun

But Rodrigues believes technology can augment traditional teaching methods by examining how a student solves an algebra problem or structures a piece of writing and identifying learning gaps.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Companies that close those gaps will move faster than those chasing every new tool.

— Radoslav Nedelchev, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of gaps

Noun

Ohio Republicans redrew Kaptur’s seat this cycle, but Democrats are bullish on her chances.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The comments reflect a mix of skepticism and concern about the upcoming elections, with some expressing doubt about the Democrats' chances in the Senate and others worried about potential election chaos and disputes.

— Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of chances

Noun

Second-round leader Haeran Ryu, who birdied her last three holes, still led the tournament by four strokes after a 4-under 68 and a three-round total of 17-under 199.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Gaps where electrons can sit, called holes, can also induce superconductivity at not-so-cold temperatures, just in a slightly different way.

— Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of holes

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opening (up)

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