as in entered
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 accessed
Cyber criminals linked to Iran have accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
If, however, pet buyers turn to unscrupulous breeders accessed through the internet, dogs and cats will be worse off.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Hackers linked to the Iranian government have reportedly accessed and published photos and documents from FBI Director Kash Patel's personal emails.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
License plate readers can easily be accessed or repurposed beyond their original goals of managing traffic, meting out fines or catching fugitives.
—Jess Reia, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Breaking these interference rules can lead to arrest, but media can't be downloaded or accessed without a warrant.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Several reform bills — including the SAFE Act, the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act, and the Government Surveillance Reform Act — have been introduced as alternatives that would impose stricter limits on how data of Americans can be accessed.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
Once ready, the Dispatch tool can be accessed from the left pane of your mobile app.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The hackers appear to have accessed a Microsoft program called Intune, used to remotely manage corporate phones and laptops, and simply chosen to delete all data on devices en masse, cybersecurity experts and a company employee told NBC News.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
If, however, pet buyers turn to unscrupulous breeders accessed through the internet, dogs and cats will be worse off.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Hackers linked to the Iranian government have reportedly accessed and published photos and documents from FBI Director Kash Patel's personal emails.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
License plate readers can easily be accessed or repurposed beyond their original goals of managing traffic, meting out fines or catching fugitives.
—Jess Reia, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Breaking these interference rules can lead to arrest, but media can't be downloaded or accessed without a warrant.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Several reform bills — including the SAFE Act, the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act, and the Government Surveillance Reform Act — have been introduced as alternatives that would impose stricter limits on how data of Americans can be accessed.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
Once ready, the Dispatch tool can be accessed from the left pane of your mobile app.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The hackers appear to have accessed a Microsoft program called Intune, used to remotely manage corporate phones and laptops, and simply chosen to delete all data on devices en masse, cybersecurity experts and a company employee told NBC News.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessed
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The Greater Boise Auditorium District Board on Tuesday entered into an agreement to buy a 4⅛-acre lot with an aging warehouse on River Street between 10th and 11th streets, a seven-minute walk from its convention center in the heart of downtown.—
Mark Dee
April 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the day in the Eastern Conference’s final wild card spot with 88 points.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of a week, multiple waves of sophisticated drones penetrated the airspace over Barksdale Air Force Base near Shreveport — a critical hub of America’s nuclear bomber fleet and the headquarters of Air Force Global Strike Command.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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This one came after Delanie Sheehan penetrated the defense and zipped an effective pass to Ryan, who put the shot on net, but MacIver deflected it out of bounds.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The bullet that struck McKay passed through his arm, pierced his torso and struck his heart inside the Key Gardens burger joint, on Metropolitan Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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When mixture returns to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook potatoes until they can be pierced with a fork but do not fall apart, about 10 minutes.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Accessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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