1
as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a sudden access of hay fever was making him feel miserable
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in penetrates
to go or come in or into
could not access the bank vault because the lock was controlled by a timer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of accesses
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
In healthcare, if a clinician normally accesses patient records during clinic hours on a secure device, an attempt at midnight from an unknown device would prompt verification or termination of the session.
—Pulak De, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Graveyard Fields, at milepost 418, is a mile-high valley with a popular trail system that accesses waterfalls and swimming holes along the Yellowstone Prong.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, which potentially accesses your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The authentication bypass allows hackers to create a URL that accesses an emergency access page for Passwordstate.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
This family room is also fully open to a magnificent eat-in kitchen that accesses the rear deck, patio, and backyard.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025
Thrones are locked until someone accesses the bathroom using a phone, with non-phone passes available in some locations.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Book through various companies such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up on any of the nearby public beach accesses.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
The legislation was passed in the wake of concerns that TikTok accesses personal information on Americans.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
In healthcare, if a clinician normally accesses patient records during clinic hours on a secure device, an attempt at midnight from an unknown device would prompt verification or termination of the session.
—Pulak De, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Graveyard Fields, at milepost 418, is a mile-high valley with a popular trail system that accesses waterfalls and swimming holes along the Yellowstone Prong.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, which potentially accesses your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The authentication bypass allows hackers to create a URL that accesses an emergency access page for Passwordstate.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
This family room is also fully open to a magnificent eat-in kitchen that accesses the rear deck, patio, and backyard.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025
Thrones are locked until someone accesses the bathroom using a phone, with non-phone passes available in some locations.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accesses
Noun
-
The Pistons matchup represents the second straight game in a back-to-back slate of bouts for Cleveland, who vanquished the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, 118-113, despite a mammoth 40-point, 14-rebound, nine-assist night from two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
-
Cool-season grasses, on the other hand, are known for their ability to withstand long bouts of cold temperatures, ice, and snow.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Where to stay One 1913 Beaux-Arts building and one modern structure joined by a courtyard, Ignacia Guest House has nine rooms, a pink lounge, a library, and a kitchen and dining space with French doors that lead outside.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
-
Varinder Singh, co-owner of Bill the Butcher, says the store has seen an increase in meat and grocery sales since the Pick ‘n Save across the street shut its doors.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
What starts as a plush gel, lathers into a rich foam that penetrates deep to remove all traces of residue.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
-
The oil penetrates your skin quickly and can help soothe dry, irritated skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Often, one of the pair is more offensive or box-to-box in their profile, with the other being more of a traditional, defensive-minded midfielder whose strengths are to break up opposition attacks.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Scatological attacks are usually the province of outsiders trying to cut the powerful down to size.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Everything from false walls and room dividers, bathroom shower enclosures, staircases and entrances, and even outdoors in patios and poolscapes.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
-
During these drills, Chinese submarines may covertly deploy sea mines at the entrances to Taiwan’s key ports and energy terminals.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Once the wind enters the open valley, the velocity decreases, and the grains are deposited.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
-
The artist then enters her own home, before quickly exiting to encounter a flurry of paparazzi and reporters asking her about the breakup.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
In some cases, sportsbooks have taken down odds on certain events to protect against manipulation.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
-
Federal courts generally require plaintiffs to show a specific, personal injury to establish standing—a high bar for citizens objecting to government property decisions since courts often dismiss cases brought by citizens without a direct stake.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Her infectious laugh regularly pierces the newsroom noise.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
-
But the show's greatest asset is its stars, whose endearing real-life friendship pierces through the play’s inherent despair.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Accesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accesses. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share