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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
Dan Kelly
october 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
But Zoë’s first adaptation stumbles out of the gate — in large part because this show isn’t really her show.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The new trains are faster, capable speeds of up to 160 miles per hour, while most of Amtrak's current rolling stock is gated at 125 miles per hour.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Admission at the gate will be $7 more.
—Dan Kelly
october 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
But Zoë’s first adaptation stumbles out of the gate — in large part because this show isn’t really her show.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The new trains are faster, capable speeds of up to 160 miles per hour, while most of Amtrak's current rolling stock is gated at 125 miles per hour.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gate
Noun
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For Starbucks patrons at an upscale mall in Beijing’s central business district – the same complex where the company first opened its doors in China in 1999 – the news doesn’t come as a complete surprise.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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But when a better father would stick around to order a round of hot drinks for everyone, Lee bolts for the door.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Co-founded by director David Leitch and Kelly McCormack, the company hopes to continue to open the doorways for more aspiring stunt coordinators.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Another shadow passed the doorway, heading toward the basement stairs.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The drain outlets feature 40-mm valves for attaching a hose to better manage and direct the drainage flow or connect to a campsite drainage hookup.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, drivers are advised to check tire pressure after tires have cooled, typically three hours after driving, then remove the valve stem cap and press the gauge to the system.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The land is now inaccessible to the public, having been fenced off by Croatian authorities.—
Richard Collett,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Ames proposes that the city put in a new bridge just to the side of the old one, which could be preserved and stabilized and even fenced off to keep people from walking on it.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Messengers had to use side or back entrances when delivering contracts and blueprints and photobooks to banks, law firms, and fashion houses.—
Evan Friss,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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