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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Perhaps due to their ease of access and ubiquity, new Hondas are the main target these days.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
Josh M. Shepherd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The most important thing to understand Receiving this text does not mean an account has been accessed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Agents are sandboxed and limited to specific folders or branches, with permission required for elevated actions such as network access.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Perhaps due to their ease of access and ubiquity, new Hondas are the main target these days.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Families who want these vaccines should be able to access them easily — without Washington putting up new barriers.
—Josh M. Shepherd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The most important thing to understand Receiving this text does not mean an account has been accessed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for access
Noun
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Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel says its strikes are in response to that and other violations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The administration’s attacks on Lemon and independent journalists have boosted their online attention and revenue.—
Drew Harwell,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her photo and flowers will remain on her desk in the House Chamber for the whole session — along with the memorial outside the entrance to the chamber that is scattered with notes, flowers and photos from the public.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Talarico's entrance into the Senate race was a leap of faith — figuratively and literally.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If an agency is allowed to give itself the right to enter people's homes, the consequences could go far beyond immigration enforcement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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After graduating from Syracuse University, Silverblatt entered a training program at S&P in downtown Manhattan in the late 1970s.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Silver plunged 14%, continuing a recent bout of extraordinary volatility.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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As semiconductor stocks undergo another bout of severe volatility, Bank of America Global Research has issued a sharp rebuke of prevailing market sentiment, labeling fears driving the current tech-sector selloff as logically impossible.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Irene and Clint Cleaves opened what was then the Four Way Grill in 1946, a Southern food sanctuary with an integrated clientele and a back door through which Stax musicians sometimes entered to avoid attention.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Olivier’s penetrating eyes say what his words can’t.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, archaeologists faced a significant challenge—how to penetrate its secrets without destroying it in the process?—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The 2020 election has become a prime interest of Gabbard’s, who, in addition to being on the scene for the Fulton County search, was involved in another investigation that prompted the seizure of voting machines in Puerto Rico.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
16 Feb. 2026
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This violates the 4th Amendment, which protects people (including noncitizens) from unreasonable searches and seizures in their homes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Khondji framed Marty’s accession with kinetic energy.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Previous new members have had to reform their democratic, judiciary, and political systems before even beginning the process of accession.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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