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
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.
—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.
—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.
—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.
—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.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Plus, accessing the storage compartment doesn’t require you to move every piece of decor in the process.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for access
Noun
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The Kerch road and rail crossing, opened by Putin in 2018, has been the target of previous Ukrainian attacks.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Two other individuals survived that attack, the military said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Even in this setting where the president could reliably expect a warm reception, his entrance was met with a mix of cheers and boos.—
Isaac Arnsdorf,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Just past the quaint and charming Town Center is the entrance to Lone Mountain Ranch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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But for her, his TikToks helped bring joy during a deep bout of depression stemming from a traumatic brain injury.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
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As one deputy went to disable a camera near the door to O'Brien's unit, deputies heard a loud bang and saw debris go flying as O'Brien allegedly attempted to shoot them through the door.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The entrance is set back from the road, and massive doors swing open automatically, leading guests into a small, windowless lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Straw and shredded leaves work well because water can easily penetrate through them to the soil.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Helsing argues that modern air forces increasingly need a combination of kinetic and electronic attack capabilities to penetrate advanced air defence systems and counter sophisticated surveillance assets, making autonomous electronic warfare platforms a key component of future military operations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Under current law, 65% of money from fireworks fines and seizures must go to the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Fireworks Enforcement and Disposal Fund.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Owen – an honors student and a volunteer at the local police department who had recently started working at a senior living community and who loved to draw, sing, dance, act and design fashion – died of a seizure.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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During that time, accession talks are slated to accelerate for Ukraine and Moldova, among others.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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