opportunities

NOUN

lucky chance; favorable circumstances

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convenience event excuse freedom hope moment space time

STRONG

break connection contingency cut fitness fling fortuity go happening hour juncture leisure liberty occasion opening pass prayer probability relief room run scope shot show spell squeak stab turn whack

WEAK

befalling fair shake fighting chance good fortune good luck iron in the fire one's move one's say one's turn the hunt the running

Antonyms

STRONG

closing closure misfortune reality truth

WEAK

bad luck

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opportunities

Ostensibly, the attention teams would devote to Garrett and Donald might provide Turner with more opportunities for splash plays.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

This season, he’s remained atop the standings despite losing 50% of his opportunities to use his best weapon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

"He probably wasn't in the best form today, and I managed to take some of the opportunities that came my way."

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

He also supports expanding access to structured learning opportunities starting at around age 3.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026

“Oh, yes. I’m very skilled at psychological warfare. And I’ve just been cast in the next episode of Dog Squad. I’ll have plenty of opportunities to mess with Fred’s head.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein