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as in door
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
be sure to latch the gate when you leave so the dog doesn't get out
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as in to fence
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Recent Examples of gate
Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
To use the Logan Airport Remote Terminal at Framingham, travelers can visit a dedicated page on the Massport website, purchase straight-to-gate bus tickets and fill in their flight details accordingly.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Tiana Schippa, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
Each of the seven LCA studies cover production stages from cradle to gate.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Abe Saucer designed the gates—which feature life-size images of Elvis playing guitar amid musical notes—and had them custom-built by John Dillars Jr.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
To use the Logan Airport Remote Terminal at Framingham, travelers can visit a dedicated page on the Massport website, purchase straight-to-gate bus tickets and fill in their flight details accordingly.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Verb
Overhead bin space was limited—as expected on a smaller regional plane—and some passengers were asked to gate-check their bags.
—Tiana Schippa, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
Each of the seven LCA studies cover production stages from cradle to gate.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gate
Noun
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All rooms feature wheelchair-accessible doors, lowered peepholes, light switches, and closet door handles; a roll-in shower or tub with grab bars; and teletypewriters and telecommunications devices available upon request.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Café Corazón had its doors open for people to dance to during a DJ set, while still being able to order their coffee.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Accessibility The hotel still has the bones of the original building, with narrow doorways (and heavy doors), narrow corridors, and plush carpets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Entry comes with a tug on the giant calligraphy brush that adorns the doorway.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Possible infections could include bloodstream infections, bone and joint infections, heart valve infections and life-threatening conditions such as sepsis or septic shock.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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These include not releasing until the pressure isn’t a problem and easy-release steam valves.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The perimeter is fenced with no trespassing signs and warnings!—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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The project would also add viewing areas at the park, extend fencing to encompass the new facility and provide security systems, lights and cameras.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
Noun
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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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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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