as in door
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
the main portal to the estate is an elaborate wrought iron gate on the side facing the road
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Recent Examples of portal
The company has created an online evidence portal that allows vehicle owners to review footage and dispute tickets, helping ensure the system remains fair and transparent.
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IEEE Spectrum, 5 July 2025
The grand jury is recommending the creation of a centralized reporting portal or mechanism for local law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations to use to streamline the reporting process and improve data capture.
—Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
An online listing on a state government portal, uploaded on May 30, said the city will begin soliciting proposals from drone companies Tuesday at 10 a.m.
—Maia Nehme, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
The villa’s garden becomes a liminal threshold–a kind of portal between Eden and exile.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 5 July 2025
The grand jury is recommending the creation of a centralized reporting portal or mechanism for local law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations to use to streamline the reporting process and improve data capture.
—Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
An online listing on a state government portal, uploaded on May 30, said the city will begin soliciting proposals from drone companies Tuesday at 10 a.m.
—Maia Nehme, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
The villa’s garden becomes a liminal threshold–a kind of portal between Eden and exile.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portal
Noun
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Large pivoting glass doors open seamlessly to the outdoors.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
1 July 2025
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These beautiful housemates must sleep around, vote each other out and win challenges for luxury rewards as well as communal necessities (see: a front door).—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Next, the 20-year-old PGA Tour winner is expected to tee it up next at the Genesis Scottish Open, but this sudden WD has certainly opened the gates for more questions than answers.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Within the iron gates, Friday night card parties and fish fries set to the soundtrack of jazz and R&B music cultivated a sense of community and resilience.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Portal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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