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as in door
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
be sure to latch the gate when you leave so the dog doesn't get out
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as in to fence
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Recent Examples of gate
Joseph Liu, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The 15-acre water adventure park is separately gated and requires a separate admission from Knott’s Berry Farm.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
With international terminals crowded with eager jet-setters, last-minute sprints to the gate are nothing new.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
People would agree on a meeting spot like a specific curbside door, baggage claim belt, or even gate because non-ticketed passengers were allowed past security before 9/11.
—Joseph Liu, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The 15-acre water adventure park is separately gated and requires a separate admission from Knott’s Berry Farm.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Verb
Testing and commissioning of systems are ongoing, including toll lanes at the Canadian port, where teams are verifying payment systems, barrier gates and overhead signs.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
With international terminals crowded with eager jet-setters, last-minute sprints to the gate are nothing new.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gate
Noun
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From there, Martinez believes the Red Sox are more than knocking on the door in 2026 and beyond.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Schumacher, which was founded by Parisian Frederic Schumacher in 1889 and rose to fame during the Gilded Age, opened its doors in Milan’s upscale Brera district on Tuesday.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of course, rugs can't hide screws in some areas, like doorways.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Boutique Jack-O’-Lanterns Door Mat Add fall flair to doorways with this coir mat that has an inviting pumpkin design.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To adjust the airflow, simply raise or lower the valve to suit your needs.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Other than one heart valve replacement, the great-grandmother has avoided major health complications.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The commission unanimously agreed to fine Levy with a different penalty, a total of $1,428,750 for a combination of other violations that include clearing vegetation for a parking lot, installing unpermitted fencing on state land, building the pickleball court and more.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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This is a film that refuses to be fenced in, dabbling in the undead, the magical, and, perhaps most importantly, the sapphic.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And speaking of inspirations, Conrad counts our ESSENCE cover star Brandy, who was blasting through speakers upon my entrance into the venue, as a major one.—
Akili King,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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Flags featuring students’ smiling faces are hoisted upon the streetlights, merchandise supporting the Armadillos (or Dillos) is for sale at almost every store, and life-size cardboard cutouts of star athletes even flank the entrance to the bank.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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