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
David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Last month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s press office outlined new rules that would sharply restrict reporting, leveraging the fact that many military reporters have press credentials allowing physical access to the Pentagon complex.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
October 2, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Local and state law enforcement established a temporary unified command Thursday to coordinate public safety measures in the area, allowing for protesters to gather and immigration attorneys and others to access the facility as needed, Illinois State Police said in a news release.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Get access to product gifting opportunities, and invites to brand events.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Last month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s press office outlined new rules that would sharply restrict reporting, leveraging the fact that many military reporters have press credentials allowing physical access to the Pentagon complex.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Some people trying to access government services have found locked doors.
—October 2, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Local and state law enforcement established a temporary unified command Thursday to coordinate public safety measures in the area, allowing for protesters to gather and immigration attorneys and others to access the facility as needed, Illinois State Police said in a news release.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for access
Noun
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Advertisement An investigation led by the Guardian found in September that out of the 6,000 Palestinians from Gaza held by Israel since the Hamas terror attack two years ago, only one quarter were held on suspicion of militant links.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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This was the worst one-day attack on Israel since the country's founding in 1948.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the 126-foot-tall Twin Towers standing guard over Wembley’s entrance drew us and thousands more inexorably forward from the nearby Underground station, a love affair was born that never quite died, no matter how shabby the old place became in its final years.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Parents navigate uncertainty Wentland is in the final stretch of study preparation for the entrance exam for Alverno's nursing program.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Broncos had been 1-112 when trailing by 14 or more points when entering the fourth quarter on the road, according to CBS.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the team finds itself in a horror show with the Sword of Damocles hanging over it entering a Week 5 battle with the Houston Texans.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The musician previously experienced a bout of dehydration while performing at Manaus Stadium in Brazil.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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Cardona's match against Briggs will be one of the first major bouts in the fallout from the Showdown special.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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She’s laid off half the staff and joked about padlocking the door.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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The National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, DC, closed its doors to the public on October 5, six days after the federal government ceased operations following the failure of Republicans and Democrats to agree on a spending bill.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Two stab wounds penetrated to a depth of about 20cm [nearly 8 inches].—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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What starts as a plush gel, lathers into a rich foam that penetrates deep to remove all traces of residue.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This seizure comes just days after Israeli forces intercepted another aid flotilla and arrested the activists on board, including Greta Thunberg, an outspoken critic of Israel.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Consuming the chemical can result in difficulty breathing, blindness, dizziness, seizures, severe abdominal pain and death.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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This Amazon tiny home also has major curb appeal with the beautiful full-glass doors and entry.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Wild won the coin toss (twice, actually) and opted to pick third in the entry draft rather than first in the expansion draft.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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