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as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a sudden access of hay fever was making him feel miserable
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as in doors
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 penetrates
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 accesses
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Greg takes Tommy’s advice and finally accesses his inner Rooster.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
In response, Chief Ryan Kinnan said there is an ongoing audit of who accesses the information.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Memory safety issues occur when software accesses or manipulates memory in an unintended way.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
Mind wandering accesses pathways in our minds that have been left idle and are at risk of becoming obsolete.
—Rahul Jandial, Parents, 18 Jan. 2026
There is also an auditing process to track who accesses the data in the department.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Alpha accesses shelf depths of up to 60 centimeters.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
California law already criminalizes unsafe gun storage in certain situations, including when a child accesses a firearm and injures or kills someone.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
Book through various companies, such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up at any of the nearby public beach accesses.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
This suite is reached from a hall off the entry foyer, which also accesses the home’s second half bath.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Greg takes Tommy’s advice and finally accesses his inner Rooster.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
In response, Chief Ryan Kinnan said there is an ongoing audit of who accesses the information.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Memory safety issues occur when software accesses or manipulates memory in an unintended way.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
Mind wandering accesses pathways in our minds that have been left idle and are at risk of becoming obsolete.
—Rahul Jandial, Parents, 18 Jan. 2026
There is also an auditing process to track who accesses the data in the department.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Alpha accesses shelf depths of up to 60 centimeters.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
California law already criminalizes unsafe gun storage in certain situations, including when a child accesses a firearm and injures or kills someone.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accesses
Noun
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Southern summers can be unforgiving, with unexpected storms followed by bouts of humidity.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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JPMorgan cautioned that markets appeared technically stretched after the sharp rally and that bouts of consolidation were likely.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Just one gentle push on the doors reveals skyline views from the soaking tub or the shower.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Now, the popular seafood restaurant on the shoreline has closed its doors and will be reopening with a completely new menu, offering authentic Greek options.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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After sauce has cooked, submerge meatballs and cook on high for 1 hour to ensure that the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce penetrates every crevice of the hearty meat dish.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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For most mammals, water quickly penetrates wet fur and directly contacts the skin, eliminating the coat’s key benefit.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the most recent debate, hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on May 6, the seven candidates again clashed over housing and immigration, while Becerra and Steyer faced fierce attacks from both sides of the political spectrum, The Los Angeles Times reported.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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As the United States has escalated its attacks on Iran, there’s something pleasingly transgressive about bringing Iranian elements into such overtly Western music—so much so that the songs without Yaghmai’s playing seem a little subdued in comparison.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
15 May 2026
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The hotel and its accommodations have been designed with accessibility in mind, including elevators, entrances, parking, restrooms, hotel rooms, and routes to and from all restaurants, meeting, and entertainment spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Brush piles near the entrances to shallow bays and coves are other thick cover favorites of Holley’s.—
John Phillips,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
Verb
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By evening, the Moon enters your 1st House of Self, sharpening courage, attraction, and initiative.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Beecher, Providence and De La Salle all move up behind Marist, while Richards enters the rankings.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
Noun
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At least three people have died from the rare virus’s recent outbreak, marking a total of 11 cases as of May 13, according to the World Health Organization.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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The laws, which her party backed in recent years, eliminated preliminary detention in certain cases and raised the threshold for seizing criminal assets.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Now, not in pots as houseplants but growing in the ground on prominent public display, there are more than 200 accessions representing 46 species.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Accesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accesses. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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