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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
After years of expanding their control over towns in the Lower Artibonite region, the armed group has now set its sights on conquering the Northwest, where Bassin Bleu is a gateway, and the port city of Port-de-Paix is the capital.
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Ychmuth Corneille, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
In other words, living rent-free wasn’t a gateway to partying, drinking, and squandering my money away.
—Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Ota views his restaurant as a cultural gateway.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
For more than a decade, smartphones have been a central gateway to our digital lives.
—Satoshi Shiraga, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Ychmuth Corneille, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
In other words, living rent-free wasn’t a gateway to partying, drinking, and squandering my money away.
—Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Ota views his restaurant as a cultural gateway.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
For more than a decade, smartphones have been a central gateway to our digital lives.
—Satoshi Shiraga, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateway
Noun
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Slated to open in early 2028, the property will combine a 63-key hotel with 54 private villas, ranging from two to five bedrooms.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Dorsey Moissanite collection is here, and with Vogue First, Vogue Shopping readers get exclusive access to shop the new drop before anyone else for 24 hours.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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Experts who spoke to ABC News also pointed to other factors behind a rise in political violence, such as hostile rhetoric put forward by public figures and access to guns.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The video appears to show agents communicating with Mejia through or near the doorway of his house.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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This might be the definition of a domestic novel, one that is entered through such doorways.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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For October 2025 rides, a standard adult ticket is $93.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Several stores, including grocery chains and retail giants, will be closing their doors in October.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though Stege Bojer admits having one foot in the door help in his pursuit to secure suppliers and low minimums.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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Employees adjusted the gates and valves, wastewater was pumped out and treated, and the system was cleaned to remove any remaining sewage.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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There’s also Lutron lighting and blackout shades throughout, while custom iron gates replace the original wooden courtyard entry.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When is passport fair in Sacramento?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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This discreet area is ideal for holding important items like a passport, credit cards, or cash.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One photo showed the actress, Agruma and daughter Royce, 2, standing at the entrance of Claridge's in London.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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There will be free bike valet service near the Jibboom Street entrance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Gateway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateway. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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