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noun

ˈak-ˌses How to pronounce access (audio)
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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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access

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verb

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
Noun
The Associated Press gained rare access into one of Ituri's largest mines, in the locality of Iga-Barrière, where miners crowd into pits to dig for gold. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Those selected will receive access to courses, masterclasses, mentors and opportunities. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
Finance leaders should work closely with IT and security teams to gain visibility into where AI tools are being used, what data is being accessed and how they are being overseen. — Tony Jarjoura, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 However, the most popular way of accessing the company’s advanced AI is inside its WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram apps, where users can ask questions and generate images. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for access
Recent Examples of Synonyms for access
  1. attack
  2. entrance
  3. enter
  4. bout
  5. door
  6. penetrate
  7. seizure
  8. accession
Noun
  • Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia this year, with long-range missiles and swarms of drones targeting military industries and energy facilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Weeks of Iranian drone and missile attacks on the UAE earlier this year, the vast majority of which were intercepted, sparked tensions among locals and hammered the country's tourism and aviation industry.
    — Jenni Reid,Emma Graham, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of attack
Noun
  • There’s a rich sense of history here, too, from the naming of all four stands after club legends and former owner Sir Jack Hayward to the statue of England great Billy Wright that sits outside the main entrance on Waterloo Road.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Elsewhere is an exercise room, an art studio, and an office suite with its own entrance, as well as a primary suite boasting a walk-in closet and a luxe bath flowing out to a serene meditation garden with a hot tub.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of entrance
Verb
  • The club entered the window with an ambitious sales plan, most of which has not yet materialised.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone with a bedbug issue at their home is prohibited from entering any Ypsilanti District Library branch as a preventive measure.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of enter
Noun
  • Similar bouts of traders closing short positions in early June and early July initially pushed prices higher before the gains eventually faded.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In Las Vegas for the Mike Tyson-Bruce Seldon fight at the MGM Grand, Shakur and Knight were among the entertainment-industry celebrities who descended on Sin City for the bout.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of bout
Noun
  • The luxury pods — complete with lie-flat beds and sliding privacy doors — could be entirely off-limits when departure day rolls around, sitting completely empty at 35,000 feet.
    — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Community health workers who go door to door face risks of their own.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of door
Verb
  • Webb’s infrared vision is particularly useful here because infrared light can penetrate dust that blocks much of the visible light, giving astronomers a better look at the processes taking place inside stellar nurseries.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Even when flames are intense, the relatively short duration of exposure gives heat little time to penetrate thick masonry walls, assuming interior materials don’t catch fire and continue burning from within.
    — Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of penetrate
Noun
  • The driver of the vehicle was arrested following the seizure of the stash of 369 kilograms (813 pounds) of cocaine on Wednesday, police said, but provided no explanation for the stickers with the image of the golden-haired Norwegian striker.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The driver of the vehicle was arrested following the seizure of the stash of 469 kilograms (1,034 pounds) of cocaine on Wednesday, police said in a statement.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of seizure
Noun
  • Internationally, he was best remembered for leading China’s accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001, paving the way for double-digit growth that has fueled China’s rise as a major global power.
    — CNN Staff, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Alderton has played a significant role in several major royal events, including Charles’s accession to the throne in 2022 and Harry and Meghan’s royal exit in 2020.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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