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noun

ˈak-ˌses How to pronounce access (audio)
Definition of accessnext
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
Accessibility Offering dedicated rooms for those with limited mobility, elevator access to all floors, and specialized light indicators on room numbers and in-room telephones, the property prides itself on being accessibility-friendly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 Berkeley researchers will gain access to industry-scale semiconductor equipment while working directly with Applied’s technical teams. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 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
  • Despite distancing herself from her Democratic predecessor, Klobuchar faced attacks from Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, who ran in the Republican primary, arguing that her leadership would be tantamount to giving Walz another term.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While mass shootings are still rare in Thailand, the country has seen an uptick in high-profile attacks in recent years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 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
  • Despite the help from aircraft, law enforcement could not locate the suspects after searching all of the rail cars investigators believed the burglars entered.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Red Sox lost their fourth consecutive game, 5-3, after entering the losing streak without back-to-back losses since July 1 and without three or more straight losses since mid-June.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of enter
Noun
  • The bout was a big draw for glitterati, gangs and their entourages -- particularly from Southern California.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The promotion also stripped the bout of its co-main event slot after the weigh-in, per MMA Fighting.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of bout
Noun
  • The bedroom is on floor one, the first door on the right (that door, by the way, has three peepholes carved seemingly at random), and is bedecked in reddish wood.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • With the door now open for the home team, Florida’s Austin Richardson on Feel the Magic made up the ground the Freedom were hoping for.
    — Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of door
Verb
  • The main reason that high-quality asset protection structures are penetrated is because they were misused or disregarded.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Allow the grass to absorb the water, then water again until moisture has penetrated 4 to 6 inches below the soil surface.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 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
  • 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
  • Alderton has played a massive role in supporting King Charles, 77, notably in preparing for the sovereign's 2022 accession to the throne, 2023 coronation ceremony and the first years of his reign.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of accession

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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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