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as in door
the means or right of entering or participating in
the doorway to a life of luxury and leisure
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Recent Examples of doorway
Downtown businesses deal with the aftermath of folks relieving themselves in bushes, doorways and other out of sight places at night.
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Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Accessed via a discreet doorway within the hotel, the intimate dining room is defined by traditional Japanese craftsmanship and meticulous detail.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
How To Use Decoy Wasp Nests To try a fake nest in your own yard, look for a site that provides shelter from weather and protection from predators, like under eaves, near doorways or garbage cans, or in thick shrubs.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Candles flickered on long wooden tables beneath a sprawling mulberry tree as Matt French stepped in front of the doorway of his sleek Pioneertown home, holding a drink aloft.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Accessed via a discreet doorway within the hotel, the intimate dining room is defined by traditional Japanese craftsmanship and meticulous detail.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
How To Use Decoy Wasp Nests To try a fake nest in your own yard, look for a site that provides shelter from weather and protection from predators, like under eaves, near doorways or garbage cans, or in thick shrubs.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Candles flickered on long wooden tables beneath a sprawling mulberry tree as Matt French stepped in front of the doorway of his sleek Pioneertown home, holding a drink aloft.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doorway
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The right-back was likely to feature in coach Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, which is being named on May 22, but the door has now creaked open for one of his rivals for that position — and specifically Trent Alexander-Arnold.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Jones’ challenge has forced Thompson to match his fundraising and door-knocking efforts — both candidates have raised roughly $3 million, their campaigns said.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The gates are open for practice rounds at Aronimink, but the work never stops.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Masked guards stood outside entry gates to the processing complex, which sprawled across several blocks in an industrial port area.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer the contraceptive injection would help expand access to birth control across New York.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Her assignment was to help the Gaza Health Ministry restore access to health care in the north, where Israeli attacks had flattened nearly every building in sight.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Accessibility The hotel entrance is connected to accessible guest rooms via an accessible route with elevators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The atmosphere had changed—security kept an eye out for media to turn away at the entrance, and golfers clammed up when asked what was going on at the club.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The couple's connection to Wales grew when King Charles named his eldest son and daughter-in-law as the new Prince and Princess of Wales upon his accession to the throne in 2022.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The recordings, covering conversations between 2023 and 2025, appear to show Hungary coordinating positions with Moscow on issues including Ukraine’s EU accession.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Beginning in February 2026, foreign visitors have been required to pay a small entry fee to access the landmark as city officials attempt to better manage crowds and preserve the historic site.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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For The Times) San José Mayor Matt Mahan’s late-entry bid for California governor has been supercharged by millions from Silicon Valley billionaires.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Doorway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorway. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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