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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, 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
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Those figures dwarf the number of fatalities in previous bouts of fighting between Israelis and Palestinians in Gaza since 2005, according to data from Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Electrolyte Tablets Between long flights, hot weather, and lots of walking—not to mention potential bouts with traveler's diarrhea—dehydration sneaks up quickly.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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This Amazon tiny home also has major curb appeal with the beautiful full-glass doors and entry.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Silence blanketed the visiting clubhouse when the doors opened to the media late Monday night.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The oil penetrates your skin quickly and can help soothe dry, irritated skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Salicylic acid penetrates deep into the pores to dissolve away acne-causing debris, while coddling the skin barrier with a cocktail of ceramides and niacinamide.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.—
Daniella Segura,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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Kurt's key takeaway The fact that Chrome has already faced six zero-day attacks this year shows how relentless attackers are and how even the most popular software can have serious gaps.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Where will the concert entrances be?—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Police K-9s swept the premises repeatedly throughout the morning, and the court closed one of its two entrances to divert all traffic through a single door.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Here’s what to know as the federal government shutdown enters day seven.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The signing of the bill signals Newsom is sympathetic to the concerns of Jewish Californians who support Israel, as the war in Gaza enters its third year.—
Kate Wolffe
October 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nor can this ruling be reconciled with the Court’s decisions in many other cases — including recent rulings that allowed lower court orders to block pro-immigrant policies under the Biden administration.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Don Lisi, Rogers Police Department spokesman, said police investigate cases involving virtual currency scams on a regular basis, and the department is currently handling a couple of such cases.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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When a leg pierces the surface, capillary forces cause the fan to spread open within milliseconds, creating a broad paddle.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Accesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accesses. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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