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
Sarah Turner,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Most companies simply have not had access to process-level data.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Stephen Bagwell,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
An agent that has not accessed a system in 90 days probably should not retain full permissions to it.
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Ariel Zamir,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Noun
Those booking Cape Stout also get access to Moskito’s beach club with more watersports and tennis courts.
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Sarah Turner,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Most companies simply have not had access to process-level data.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Verb
Right to food People who have realized the right to food and adequate nutrition can reliably access affordable, healthy and nutritious food.
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Stephen Bagwell,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
An agent that has not accessed a system in 90 days probably should not retain full permissions to it.
—
Ariel Zamir,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for access
Noun
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One of the dogs involved in the attack was later found in Los Angeles County and seized.
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Two people were killed and seven others injured in Russian attacks on the northeastern Kharkiv region over the previous 24 hours, regional head Oleh Syniehubov said Friday.
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Their burrows are extensive, with at least two entrances.
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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.
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Israeli troops advanced to its outskirts and didn’t enter, but their strikes pummeled what had been an economic powerhouse of Shiite business affluence.
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Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
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The bout brings together teams from AEW, CMLL and NJPW in what should be a fun addition to the show and could easily serve as the opener to energize the crowd.
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The latest bout of internal military struggle, which started in 2023, fracturing along every possible fault line—religious, ethnic, political, tribal, and international—has created what the United Nations is calling the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
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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.
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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.
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One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.
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Okay, ability to go in and penetrate a cybersecurity system.
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The cocaine seizure follows a string of other major drug busts in Australia.
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During one trip home from the doctor, his wife had a seizure that depleted her portable oxygen tank.
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Since King Charles' accession to the British throne in 2022, Prince William and Kate Middleton have routinely been the first royals to greet visiting dignitaries for state visits.
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During that time, accession talks are slated to accelerate for Ukraine and Moldova, among others.
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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