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opening

[oh-puh-ning] / ˈoʊ pə nɪŋ /
NOUN
gap, hole
Synonyms
STRONG
aperture breach break cavity chink cleft crack cranny crevice cut discontinuity door fissure hatch interstice mouth orifice outlet perforation recess rent rift rupture scuttle slit slot space split spout tear vent window
Antonyms
STRONG
agreement closing closure continuation juncture
WEAK
conclusion ending finish misfortune solid
NOUN
chance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
opportunity show time
STRONG
availability connection cut fling go occasion place possibility run scope shot squeak vacancy whack
WEAK
big break in the running iron in the fire look-in
Antonyms
WEAK
closing closure conclusion ending finish misfortune solid
NOUN
beginning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commencement inauguration kickoff launch launching opener start
STRONG
birth dawn inception initiation onset outset
WEAK
coming out curtain-raiser
Antonyms
STRONGEST
completion end ending finish stop
STRONG
conclusion
WEAK
closing closure misfortune solid

Example Sentences

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Imad Marcos was enthusiastic at the Church's opening, posing in front of the building first with sunglasses on and then off.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Mohwinkel, who heads the cocktail program, preps his concoctions hours before opening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The 31-year-old, who performed from a stool during a promotional concert last month was back on his feet for the opening night of the world tour - which took place in his hometown.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Retirement savings should be prioritized before funding a 529 plan with regular contributions,” said Messinger, adding: “I still advocate opening a 529 so that others can contribute.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The opening was only five steps away, maybe six, and Jonah stretched out his legs, sprinting like he’d never sprinted before.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix