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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
Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Romance scams are a type of imposter scam that occurs when a fraudster creates a fake online identity to gain a victim’s trust and manipulate their target into giving them money or even gaining access to their financial accounts.
—Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Tom Burrows, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The federal statute prohibits the use of force or intimidation to anyone trying to access reproductive services, but also contains provisions that cover houses of worship.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
And then there’s the new DineAlley, which curates private culinary journeys across the Tasman Peninsula, giving guests behind-the-scenes access to working farms, vineyards, oyster sheds and distilleries that are otherwise difficult to visit on your own.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Romance scams are a type of imposter scam that occurs when a fraudster creates a fake online identity to gain a victim’s trust and manipulate their target into giving them money or even gaining access to their financial accounts.
—Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Sleeping pills are easy to access.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The federal statute prohibits the use of force or intimidation to anyone trying to access reproductive services, but also contains provisions that cover houses of worship.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for access
Noun
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His June assault on Iran’s nuclear facilities had two carrier groups in the region, more there as a counter-weight to any Iranian reprisals than to be directly involved in the attack.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Senegal -- The Islamic State extremist group claimed responsibility on Friday for an attack on an air force base in Niger's capital that wounded four soldiers and damaged an aircraft.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Strolling past glass display cases of fossils and earthenware artifacts, my eyes landed on a rack by the main entrance with flyers advertising children’s events and local flea markets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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After the deadly attacks and the Senate chamber breach, officials closed off some of the entrances to the Capitol building.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Airbus has already indicated that its next-generation single-aisle aircraft, expected to enter service in the second half of the 2030s, could feature an open-fan engine.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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Philon, who entered the game averaging 22 points, finished with 14.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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In the late 1950s, a psychoanalyst named Elliott Jaques was the first to argue that people in their mid-thirties, primarily men, could experience a yearslong bout of depression brought on by the realization of one’s own mortality.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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One of those arrests occurred less than two weeks before his bout against Hector Luis Garcia.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Rooney went on record a few days earlier to say the door is open for a return.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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In Maye's case, getting there in just his second season, the notion of going from 4-13 to Super Bowl participant reminds us that the door is open next year, even for clubs with losing records in 2025.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Advanced technologies like microencapsulation and nano-layering allow actives to penetrate effectively without overwhelming the skin’s surface—reducing irritation while improving efficacy.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Plus, Neutrogena’s patented micro-peptide technology, which allows the peptides to penetrate more easily into the skin and better, boosts collagen and elastin production.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
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The investigation has led to the seizure of large volumes of drugs, weapons and cash as well as millions of dollars in cars, motorcycles, artwork and jewelry that allegedly belonged to Wedding and others.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Her struggles with her weight were amplified when she was later diagnosed with Functional Neurologic Disorder (a condition that causes seizures and cognitive problems) and borderline personality disorder (a mental illness that impacts how someone feels about themselves).—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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The heightened interest in the crowded Democratic field is a nod to the rare opportunity that comes with vacant House seats, typically brought by retirements, death, or accession into a higher or statewide office.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Jan. 2026
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The Prince's Trust was renamed The King's Trust following Charles' accession to the throne in 2022 and the charity works to empower vulnerable youth to build skills to prosper.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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