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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
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
With so many people displaced and daily life disrupted, access to food has become an immediate priority.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Stephen Bagwell,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
An agent that has not accessed a system in 90 days probably should not retain full permissions to it.
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Ariel Zamir,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Noun
The company said the federal government had issued export controls that required it to block access to the model by foreign nationals — a broad order that Anthropic said effectively required it to disable the model.
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Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
With so many people displaced and daily life disrupted, access to food has become an immediate priority.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Verb
Right to food People who have realized the right to food and adequate nutrition can reliably access affordable, healthy and nutritious food.
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Stephen Bagwell,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
An agent that has not accessed a system in 90 days probably should not retain full permissions to it.
—
Ariel Zamir,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for access
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The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
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Twice in recent days, the United States has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Their burrows are extensive, with at least two entrances.
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Capoy said the suspects managed to bring the guns onto the campus because there was only one guard on duty at multiple entrances and exits.
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As luxury travel continues shifting toward experiences that prioritize authenticity over excess, wine country may be entering a new era—one where the bottle remains the starting point, but no longer the entire story.
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King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
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The almost two-week-old truce has been under persistent strain, with the latest bout of attacks beginning after an Iranian projectile hit a cargo ship on Thursday, prompting strikes by the US, and then Tehran hitting Washington’s Gulf allies.
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But in the latest bout of public uncertainty, a senior Iranian official suggested this may not be the case.
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The honest answer is that quality across Turkish clinics varies a lot, so the name on the door matters more than the country itself.
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Once at the front of the Chico branch of the Butte County Library, Sayer fatally shot a man at the main door and another inside, authorities said.
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One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.
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Okay, ability to go in and penetrate a cybersecurity system.
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The cocaine seizure follows a string of other major drug busts in Australia.
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During one trip home from the doctor, his wife had a seizure that depleted her portable oxygen tank.
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Since King Charles' accession to the British throne in 2022, Prince William and Kate Middleton have routinely been the first royals to greet visiting dignitaries for state visits.
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During that time, accession talks are slated to accelerate for Ukraine and Moldova, among others.
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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