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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
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
In other words, for Toonstar’s growing slate of shows, access to the Fox advertising machine should help creators improve their monetization opportunities.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Plus, accessing the storage compartment doesn’t require you to move every piece of decor in the process.
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Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
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Noun
The money has been used to build affordable housing and improve transportation access in communities including Sacramento, West Sacramento, Woodland and Yuba City.
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Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
In other words, for Toonstar’s growing slate of shows, access to the Fox advertising machine should help creators improve their monetization opportunities.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Verb
Members also access free grocery delivery, tire repair, pet care and streaming subscriptions, as well as up to 10% Walmart Cash for Travel, if looking for additional ways to benefit.
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Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Plus, accessing the storage compartment doesn’t require you to move every piece of decor in the process.
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Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for access
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The Kerch road and rail crossing, opened by Putin in 2018, has been the target of previous Ukrainian attacks.
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Two other individuals survived that attack, the military said.
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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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Israeli troops advanced to its outskirts and didn’t enter, but their strikes pummeled what had been an economic powerhouse of Shiite business affluence.
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Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
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The mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs gets most of the buzz, but there was an even worse bout of mass death ages before the dinosaurs said goodbye.
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But for her, his TikToks helped bring joy during a deep bout of depression stemming from a traumatic brain injury.
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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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During that time, accession talks are slated to accelerate for Ukraine and Moldova, among others.
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King Charles has attended Royal Ascot every year since his accession to the throne in 2023 and was in for a win then when his horse Desert Hero won the King George V Stakes, an emotional moment at his first Ascot as monarch.
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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