1
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
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
In February alone, Talarico committed $169,350 in ad spending on the Dallas CBS station, with early primetime access, local news and the daytime game show The Price is Right securing the most cash from the state representative’s campaign.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
The location is near a common ski touring path on which to access the huts, but there are other routes the group could have taken, according to maps from the Truckee Donner Land Trust, local skiers and guides.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Pritzker was right not to build a stadium for the Chicago Bears, a private business with access to its own financing sources and the ability to bring in other investors, with taxpayer money.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
In February alone, Talarico committed $169,350 in ad spending on the Dallas CBS station, with early primetime access, local news and the daytime game show The Price is Right securing the most cash from the state representative’s campaign.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Some of that information is required to be reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank, a central repository that healthcare organizations can access.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
The location is near a common ski touring path on which to access the huts, but there are other routes the group could have taken, according to maps from the Truckee Donner Land Trust, local skiers and guides.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for access
Noun
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Israel’s government has repeatedly criticized its counterpart in Australia for failing to address antisemitic attacks in the country.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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At least 77 people were killed in various attacks in Kordofan due to drone warfare in February.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her photo and flowers will remain on her desk in the House Chamber for the whole session — along with the memorial outside the entrance to the chamber that is scattered with notes, flowers and photos from the public.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Talarico's entrance into the Senate race was a leap of faith — figuratively and literally.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fortunately for the Panthers, Tkachuk enters the stretch run of the NHL season relatively healthy after avoiding a significant injury in Milan.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Ssense is entering its next phase.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Gambon died in 2023 at age 82 following a bout of pneumonia.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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The fight marks Strickland’s first bout since he was suspended from the UFC in July 2025 for attacking another fighter while working as a cornerman during an event.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Irene and Clint Cleaves opened what was then the Four Way Grill in 1946, a Southern food sanctuary with an integrated clientele and a back door through which Stax musicians sometimes entered to avoid attention.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Olivier’s penetrating eyes say what his words can’t.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, archaeologists faced a significant challenge—how to penetrate its secrets without destroying it in the process?—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The 2020 election has become a prime interest of Gabbard’s, who, in addition to being on the scene for the Fulton County search, was involved in another investigation that prompted the seizure of voting machines in Puerto Rico.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
16 Feb. 2026
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This violates the 4th Amendment, which protects people (including noncitizens) from unreasonable searches and seizures in their homes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The fact that Sweden and Finland joined the alliance as a direct result of the full-scale invasion is a clear failure of that aim, Finland’s accession alone more than doubling the land border between Russia and NATO states.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Khondji framed Marty’s accession with kinetic energy.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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