accessing

present participle of access

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accessing The states also want Meta to prevent children under 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram, delete personal information collected from those users and purge algorithms and artificial intelligence models trained on their data. Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Under the order, Caruso is prohibited from performing any official duties, receiving pay, or accessing any privileges of the office. Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Chick later filed a grievance to complain about the difficulty in accessing the benefits and was vocal about the lack of human resources to help employees, according to the lawsuit. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2026 During elections with no major candidates, accessing reliable, relevant information can prove difficult. Emily Ebersman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Adults with eating disorders may also have difficulty accessing appropriate support. Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 Nick Reiner has been blocked from accessing a trust fund set up by his parents to pay for court fees. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026 Digital services must also implement an effective age verification mechanism that goes beyond self-declaration that the user is over 18 to protect them from accessing inappropriate or prohibited material. ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 However, the most popular way of accessing the company’s advanced AI is inside its WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram apps, where users can ask questions and generate images. Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessing
Verb
  • Prior to entering the pharmacy, an approximately three-minute drive from the family’s home, evidence presented in court showed Patrick sent an email, then went inside the store.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Besides, the naked eye gives a better sense of the moon as a whole object entering a larger object's shadow.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The solution works by penetrating deep into the fibers, helping to break down stains on contact, without discoloring the affected area.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Grapeseed oil deeply hydrates hair by penetrating all layers of the hair shaft, leaving it moisturized from the inside out.
    Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Consider adding a dangly silver piercing charm to your ring fingers.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a serious, piercing look on De’Andre Kirkpatrick’s face.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Accessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessing. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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