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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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Relevance

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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
No one needs to explain to anyone with access to the internet what Jurassic Park meant to blockbuster cinema. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026 The Idaho Medical Cannabis Act initiative, which was spearheaded by the Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho, would have allowed people with certain health conditions to get access to medical cannabis treatment. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
Verb
Turn left on Northwest Third Court to access the ramp to southbound I-95. — Howard Cohen july 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 15 July 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
  • Iran’s new energy weapon Following the start of US- and Israeli-led attacks on February 28, Iran almost immediately declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, creating the largest oil supply shock in history.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • While setting up an attack near the France box, midfielder Dani Olmo overcame a hard challenge that knocked him down to play a through ball to Pedro Porro.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of attack
Noun
  • The unassuming entrance to the black box theater at Vesper Theatre.
    — Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • At the entrance was a white table covered with keepsakes and ornamental photo frames.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of entrance
Verb
  • The suspect entered a Wells Fargo Bank branch and demanded money from a bank employee.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The new jet in question, a present from Qatar that the administration spent $400 million to retrofit and upgrade, entered service last week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of enter
Noun
  • While referee Herb Dean has faced recent scrutiny for other bouts, this stoppage was widely regarded as clean and timely.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • The resulting illness, cyclosporiasis, causes bouts of diarrhea that, if left untreated, can wreak havoc on the digestive system for a month.
    — Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
Definition of bout
Noun
  • But by next summer, their services at that location are expected to end when the YMCA closes its doors.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • Separated into two rooms—a modern bar up front, and a cozy, candlelit dining room just past two French doors—Duck Inn feels like it’s been in Bridgeport forever.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of door
Verb
  • Trees and shrubs may benefit from moisture penetrating even deeper into the root zone.
    — Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • Key Takeaways Red light therapy for knee pain requires near-infrared light between 780 and 860 nanometers to penetrate deep tissues and reduce pain.
    — Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
Definition of penetrate
Noun
  • Brody also cited the former stockbroker Patten's remorse for his crime of securities fraud, and his history of seizures, which included two in February and May, as other reasons for a non-prison sentence.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • On Monday, the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued a statement on Facebook announcing the arrests, as well as the seizure of copious amounts of drugs over the course of Phish’s three shows at the Ruoff Music Center.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026
Definition of seizure
Noun
  • In recent years, Turkey has played a spoiler within NATO, slowing down the accession of Sweden and Finland in 2023 and 2024.
    — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 7 July 2026
  • Those years included major events including Prince Philip’s death in 2021, Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee festivities and her death months later in 2022, King Charles’ accession to the throne and later coronation in 2023.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of accession

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