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  • present participle of open.
Definitions

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

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Opening on Broadway the same year as Miller’s drama was “South Pacific,” a musical that reflected a sunnier-spirited view of American enterprise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Opening a shipping route won’t immediately repair damaged refineries or replenish depleted fuel inventories.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Opening the first trial was a way to address at least one demand.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Opening this season with baseball’s highest payroll and spending some time with baseball’s worst record?

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Opening her lunch pail, she pulls out a biscuit.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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