accesses 1 of 2

plural of access

accesses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of access

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accesses
Noun
This discipline involves architecting the entire information ecosystem an AI agent accesses—codebase structure, team standards, documentation and institutional knowledge (the unwritten rules and patterns teams develop over time). Kevin Cushnie, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026 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
Aura gathered information through its parental control app that accesses children's and parents' devices and through surveys with parents and children around the country. Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 19 June 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accesses
Noun
  • La Albiceleste seemed to barely escape early bouts with Cape Verde and Switzerland, scraping by in extra time.
    Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The contest featured robots delivering punches, kicks and recovery moves, with some continuing to fight despite losing heads during bouts, highlighting advances in humanoid mobility, balance and impact resilience under competitive conditions.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • While some businesses relying on summer traffic have been forced to temporarily close their doors, others refuse to let the smoke alter their plans.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Triple entry doors open into rooms that feel generous and far from overbearing.
    Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Each penetrates the skin at different layers to give multi-layered hydration.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • Sunlight penetrates through the glass and bakes your interior.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • However, the continuation of attacks between the US and Iran could pose challenges to China’s economy.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The response has been hampered by a funding gap, attacks on health centers, and an ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, as well as mistrust among local communities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Miles of security fencing now surround the National Mall, with extensive road closures and airport-style screening at entrances to both the Great American State Fair and the Salute to America event.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • The security laminate not only protects the entrances against an active shooter, but can help in natural disasters such as tornados as well, Caparelli-Ruff said.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Phil Mafah enters his second season fully healthy and with the momentum of a strong offseason in the eyes of his coaches.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Mack’s appointment represents the latest addition to the accomplished executive leadership team assembled by Vazquez as BKB enters its next phase of global growth.
    James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • The arrests mark the latest development in a series of court cases spanning multiple countries.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Some in county jails are there for just a few days, but others can stay behind bars for months or even years before their cases are tried in court.
    Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • 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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