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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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
The first includes free shipping for orders of $50 or more, access to members-only discounts, and a birthday bonus.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 June 2025
Jana Pollack, Parents, 24 June 2025
After a federal judge in Maryland temporarily stopped DOGE from accessing sensitive information at the Social Security Administration, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed that ruling, allowing DOGE unfettered access.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 24 June 2025
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Noun
These benefits include fast, free delivery, access to invite-only deals and the option to Buy With Prime.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
The first includes free shipping for orders of $50 or more, access to members-only discounts, and a birthday bonus.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 June 2025
Verb
That level of stimulation may also mean fewer opportunities to access any kind of lesson or meaning behind the show, or the episode’s specific narrative—and could have negative impacts on your kids’ mental health in the long run.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 24 June 2025
After a federal judge in Maryland temporarily stopped DOGE from accessing sensitive information at the Social Security Administration, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed that ruling, allowing DOGE unfettered access.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for access
Noun
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In Israel, 24 people have been killed so far in Iran's missile attacks, all of them civilians.—
Alexander Cornwell,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Iran, previously saying its nuclear program is solely for civilian purposes, has hit back with waves of missile attacks on Israel.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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But according to the New York Times, the preliminary report claims the bombing sealed off the entrances to two Iranian nuclear facilities, but failed to collapse the structures beneath those openings.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Shahn paints himself, camera in hand, at the entrance of a church in Brooklyn where a sermon criticizing one of his murals had been delivered.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
Verb
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To keep adult carpet beetles from entering your home altogether, consider keeping doors and windows closed, or investing in screen covers.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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The West Coast schedule continues with a final game against the Seattle Storm, winners of back-to-back games entering Sunday, on Tuesday before the Fever head back home.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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The motivation for this Paul fight doesn’t appear to be at the same level as some of his previous bouts.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The ceasefire ended the bloodiest bout of violence in the decades-long grudge match between Iran and Israel, but the hours after its immediate announcement saw some of the fiercest fighting in the 12-day war.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
Noun
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For her own last act, there is sure to be a line out the door of her hospital room, everyone waiting to pay respects.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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How Do Carpet Beetles Get Into Your Home? Adult carpet beetles tend to enter the home by flying through open windows and doors, particularly during spring and summer.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
Verb
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The key is its ability to penetrate the skin beyond the surface barrier.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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It's designed to penetrate up to 200 feet underground before exploding.—
Ellen Uchimiya,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The seizures allowed the receiver to return some assets to clients.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Newport police declined to provide more information about the seizure.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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In addition to these new entries, past winners like Hacks, The Bear and Abbott Elementary will likely pick up multiple nominations.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The feat had Carey fans, and chart fans, noting the impressive percentage of her career entries that have gone to No. 1 or the top 10 on the Hot 100.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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