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as in key
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
hopefully, my college degree will be a gateway to a high-paying job
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
Denver is the gateway to the West
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Recent Examples of gateway
More than 2 million students across India took this year’s NEET undergraduate exam, the fiercely competitive gateway to India’s medical schools.
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 20 June 2026
As the gateway to a 70,000-acre preserve along the Pascagoula River, this center is a prime place to learn about all things outdoors, from landscaping with native plants to birding.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains low, with the number of vessels transiting the gateway to the Persian Gulf in the single digits, compared to a historic average of around 135 vessels per day.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
What should be a gateway to help for people in federal prison, experts say, is instead a brick wall.
—Christie Thompson, NPR, 17 June 2026
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 20 June 2026
As the gateway to a 70,000-acre preserve along the Pascagoula River, this center is a prime place to learn about all things outdoors, from landscaping with native plants to birding.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains low, with the number of vessels transiting the gateway to the Persian Gulf in the single digits, compared to a historic average of around 135 vessels per day.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
What should be a gateway to help for people in federal prison, experts say, is instead a brick wall.
—Christie Thompson, NPR, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateway
Noun
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This sleeveless mini dress features a modern square neckline, an open back, and convenient side pockets for your phone, wallet, keys, lip gloss, and other essentials.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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There was a battered oversized computer keyboard with bold black letters on bright yellow keys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The advocates say the crisis is spay and neuter, rescue access and animals being euthanized.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Measure 4 inches to either side of this point (rounding up or down to find the nearest grooves), to create an 8-inch-wide doorway.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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According to the home’s actual dimensions, the doorway (which didn’t exist when the family moved in) should dead-end to an external wall; instead, when Navidson opens the door, there’s a narrow hallway nearly ten feet long inside.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Georgia finished the season with a record of 53-14, won the SEC regular season and tournament titles, along with punching its first ticket back to Omaha for the first time since 2008.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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The Ravens will use a ticketing system that will allow fans to get up to four free tickets for a specific practice.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The honest answer is that quality across Turkish clinics varies a lot, so the name on the door matters more than the country itself.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Once at the front of the Chico branch of the Butte County Library, Sayer fatally shot a man at the main door and another inside, authorities said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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Instead, Marsh’s bomb opened the flood gates for the Phillies to score eight runs in the top of the ninth inning to absolutely stun the Nationals and its home crowd in a miraculous 14-9 victory on Tuesday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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But Emerald Bay is gate-guarded, accessible only to residents, and its half-mile stretch of golden sand is bordered by the cliffs of two jutting points, geographically cutting off public access via other beaches.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Safely store your phone, wallet, keys, passport, and other belongings in the two zippered pockets.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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Establishing citizenship in Canada makes the applicant eligible for a Canadian passport.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Their burrows are extensive, with at least two entrances.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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Capoy said the suspects managed to bring the guns onto the campus because there was only one guard on duty at multiple entrances and exits.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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“Gateway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateway. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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