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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
Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 3 May 2025
Adam Williams
may 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2025
Then, in 2017, the artist Cory Arcangel, famous for his digital art works, became aware of Majerus’s hard drive and began a quest to access its contents.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 7 May 2025
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Noun
Camacho and Castle charge that Ground Game LA has continued to profit off their work without authorization, even after blocking their access to the site, and are seeking nearly $5 million in damages.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 3 May 2025
Verb
One is located above the living room and is accessed by a removable ladder.
—Adam Williams
may 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2025
Then, in 2017, the artist Cory Arcangel, famous for his digital art works, became aware of Majerus’s hard drive and began a quest to access its contents.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for access
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The attack left about 1,200 people dead, and militants captured Alexander and some 250 others to hold hostage. 'Greatest gift': Family of NJ's Edan Alexander heads to Israel as Hamas agrees to release How many hostages remain in Gaza?—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Such fears came into sharp focus after India suspended the treaty on April 23, a day after the Pahalgam terror attack.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Military Memorials Located at the entrance of Arlington National Cemetery is the Military Women’s Memorial, which recognizes the contributions of the more than three million women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the American Revolution.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The house also features a catering kitchen with a private entrance and bar for large events.—
Laura Kinsler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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The Texas Department of Public Safety runs the database but local law enforcement agencies are responsible for entering the names.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The Orlando woman was walking north and entered the westbound lanes of Colonial.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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As the 133 cardinals who voted during the papal conclave became more known to the public in recent days, enjoying a brief bout of internet fame, some close watchers began to notice that one looked shockingly similar to a television mafioso.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Alternatives for Constipation Many people experience an occasional bout of constipation from time to time.—
Alex Yampolsky,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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The entire front of the vehicle appeared to be crushed and the driver’s side door of the vehicle was open.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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And Jayson Tatum wasn’t walking through the door to save the season.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Pros: Instant hydration and plump Cons: Pricey for the amount of product A dermatologist favorite, this product penetrates deep into the skin, increasing the skin’s hyaluronic acid levels, aiding in long-term hydration and plumping.—
Taryn Brooke,
Glamour,
14 May 2025
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However, when fully dry, potting mix becomes hydrophobic, meaning water will run off the surface of the media instead of penetrating deeper into the pot.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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What starts to come into view is that Laura had a daughter who looks suspiciously like Piper, and that perhaps Laura has tried this trick before on Oliver, who can’t leave the premises without having a grand mal seizure.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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On May 5, 2025, the Education Department officially resumed collections on defaulted loans, including tax refund offsets, wage garnishment of paychecks, and the seizure of Social Security benefits for the first time since 2020.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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That includes Epic Universe every day through the end of 2025. To see which other parks are offering early entry, check the resort's calendar or early admission webpage.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The amendment was ratified in 1868, seven years before the Page Act of 1875 became the nation’s first restrictive immigration law, largely banning the entry of Chinese women.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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