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as in attack
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a sudden access of hay fever was making him feel miserable
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2
as in entrance
the means or right of entering or participating in
in the evening the only access to the building is through the side door
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as in to enter
to go or come in or into
could not access the bank vault because the lock was controlled by a timer
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Recent Examples of access
Chava Pearl Lansky, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2025
Gutierrez was a long-time advocate for civil rights and educational access, serving in the Arizona Legislature and on the Maricopa County Community College board.
—Maria Polletta, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 July 2025
Some river locations have boat launches where participants are encouraged to bring their kayaks, paddle boards, canoes or motor boats (where appropriate) to access hard-to-reach coastlines.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025
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Noun
Published in 2025 by the University Press of Florida, the book is among hundreds of titles included in JSTOR’s Path to Open program, which supports university presses in producing open access materials.
—Chava Pearl Lansky, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2025
Gutierrez was a long-time advocate for civil rights and educational access, serving in the Arizona Legislature and on the Maricopa County Community College board.
—Maria Polletta, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025
Verb
Telstra Plus members can access a presale beginning Monday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. local time.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 July 2025
Some river locations have boat launches where participants are encouraged to bring their kayaks, paddle boards, canoes or motor boats (where appropriate) to access hard-to-reach coastlines.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for access
Noun
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The restaurant was a favorite hangout of the Gilbert Goons and the site of seven parking lot attacks, according to beating videos, interviews and police records.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Walmart provided security footage that reportedly confirms both the attack and the theft.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
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Also, the museum will have two native plant gardens, one near the main entrance on McKinley Avenue and the other on the rooftop.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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There are more monitors similar to this one all over the plant — including directly at the entrance to the employee cafeteria in the area dubbed the Plant Control Center — all with the same information.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Many entered the workforce during the Great Recession and now question whether traditional career advancement is worth the personal cost.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 July 2025
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Apparently, Indonesian goods entering the United States will be greeted with a 19 percent tariff.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Almost half of Americans (49%) report frequent bouts of stress, and the number of people in the United States who are feeling stressed has been rising for the past two decades, according to a 2024 Gallup survey.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Still, regular bouts of diarrhea may negatively affect health, impacting electrolyte levels and nutrient absorption.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stay indoors, ideally in a basement or interior room—like a bathroom or closet—and keep away from windows and doors.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
28 July 2025
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Over the years, Outdoor Voices had faced numerous financial challenges, internal management rifts, excess inventory that had to be sold at off-price channels, cash flow issues, a revolving door of executives and store closures.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
Verb
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This product can be helpful for removing rust from hidden areas and crevices that are hard to penetrate.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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However, when the $540 ceiling was being penetrated, the RSI did not confirm with a push to new highs indicating that momentum, or rate-of-change, was waning.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Boyce died suddenly at the age of 20 in July 2019 after experiencing a seizure in his sleep.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Illnesses that include potential strokes or seizures are particularly problematic in that the stroke or seizure can occur at any moment leaving particularly small children vulnerable and at risk and unable to seek help.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Add the forthcoming Four Seasons Residences, and the property transforms into a lifestyle destination with multiple entry points: short‑stay resort guest, multi‑generational family retreat, or private homeowner with resort service and rental upside.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The footage features a brutal battle (in more ways than one) that informs the coming-of-age sci-fi story to come in what is sure to be an epic new entry in the franchise.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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