opening
noun
an act or instance of making or becoming open.
openings
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pluralof opening.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Its long fences, with relatively small openings, are not exactly screaming “come in.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Now, as travelers chase harder-to-reach escapes, a fresh wave of openings has arrived.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The latest evidence is a decline in job openings and a survey showing Americans are skeptical the labor market will get better anytime soon.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
The Canadian superstar took to the runway at the end of L'Oreal's annual show, emerging in a sleek black gown to rapturous applause at one of the fashion calendar's most glamorous openings.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
A British player, Robert Wade, supplied Bobby with a detailed analysis of Spassky’s openings in two loose-leaf books, one marked “Spassky; White” and the other “Spassky: Black.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
