54 Synonyms & Antonyms For OPPORTUNITY

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  • Definitions opportunity [op-er-too-ni-tee, -tyoo-] / ˌɒp ərˈtu nɪ ti, -ˈtyu- / 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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    In one alleged scheme, two men in Philadelphia heard from a friend that Minnesota’s Medicaid program was a “good opportunity to make money.”

    From The Wall Street Journal

    Newcastle sensed their opportunity as they penned the home side inside their own half for practically the entire second half without reward.

    From Barron's

    This could provide an opportunity to correct course.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    On the other hand, December also typically generates a buying opportunity in assets that have fallen a long way.

    From MarketWatch

    If you are self-employed, run your own company or even have a side hustle, you have an opportunity to save much more for retirement.

    From MarketWatch

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    Words related to opportunity are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word opportunity. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

    alternative alternatives brass ring break chance choices choice contingency contingencies convenience crack deal expediencies expediences expediency/expedience facility freedom independency leisure liberty liberties luckiness luck occasion occasions opening opportunism option options outlook possibility privileges privilege resort risks risk room scope scopes seasons season self-government shot start starts timeliness vacancy

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