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
Officials said no Social Security numbers, dates of birth, or financial information were accessed, and records belonging to minors were not affected.
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Doug Myers, CBS News, 20 June 2026
The imposing white hotel buildings are all above the road - accessed by vehicle via a ramp, which brings you to a carpark and the front entrance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
The upper level bedroom is accessed by a wooden ladder that can be stowed against the wall when not in use.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2026
There is a third row as well, easily accessed by the second-row seats sliding and folding forward.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
All content on the TF1+ streaming and catch-up service can be accessed via Netflix.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Mizzou programming also can be accessed through the KCMO Talk Radio mobile app, online streaming platforms, station websites and on KCMO via podcast distribution.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Rules that cannot be accessed, understood, or applied in a timely way do not meaningfully shape conduct.
—Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Tucked on a petite hillside parcel, the slate-gray house is accessed through a spacious porch and a yellow front door.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
Doug Myers, CBS News, 20 June 2026
The imposing white hotel buildings are all above the road - accessed by vehicle via a ramp, which brings you to a carpark and the front entrance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
The upper level bedroom is accessed by a wooden ladder that can be stowed against the wall when not in use.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2026
There is a third row as well, easily accessed by the second-row seats sliding and folding forward.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
All content on the TF1+ streaming and catch-up service can be accessed via Netflix.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Mizzou programming also can be accessed through the KCMO Talk Radio mobile app, online streaming platforms, station websites and on KCMO via podcast distribution.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Rules that cannot be accessed, understood, or applied in a timely way do not meaningfully shape conduct.
—Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Tucked on a petite hillside parcel, the slate-gray house is accessed through a spacious porch and a yellow front door.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessed
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Golden State entered the draft lottery after going 37-45 during the regular season and bowing out in the play-in tournament.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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Immigrants who entered through the border and remain in Florida may still be eligible to seek bond, while those transferred to other states may face different legal circumstances.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Fans on the lawn cried out as each arrow penetrated his chest.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Strong as a curly-haired blond is less convincing at first sight—but the fact that viewers are able to meticulously judge this portrayal speaks less to the film and more to the way in which Zuckerberg has penetrated the collective consciousness.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
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Players like Charlie Sifford (first Black player to earn a PGA Tour card), Lee Elder (first Black player in the Masters) and Calvin Peete (12 wins on the PGA Tour) are on the short list of African-Americans who pierced golf's racial barrier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Once the water boils, add the florets and cook until the largest pieces can be easily pierced with a knife, 8 to 12 minutes.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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“Accessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessed. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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