accessing

present participle of access

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accessing Users can continue accessing Advanced and Standard voice throughout the transition. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026 The Veterans Center provided academic support, guidance on educational benefits and help with accessing state and federal resources. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026 The behavior included accessing information about their own evaluations and tampering with logs. — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026 Federal law prevents the Department of Education from accessing health records, including mental health records, the source said. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026 Eight wage claims alleged unpaid wages, delayed tips, bounced checks and struggles with accessing payroll records, the outlet reported. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026 The panel will explore opportunities for filming in Romania, partnering with local producers and accessing the country’s production incentives. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026 Dickens’ unusual Swiss-style writing chalet in Rochester, about 31 miles southeast of London, meanwhile, has become increasingly fragile over the years, with timber decay and structural instability preventing the public from accessing the property. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026 To be sure, the model is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and certain segments of the legal profession will need to explore other avenues for accessing outside capital. — Will Hausberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessing
Verb
  • Houser’s top target, Collin Dixon, who had 68 receptions for 910 yards and 12 touchdowns entering the game, struggled to replicate his usual success.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
  • With the track being an active construction site please refrain from entering the speedway at this time.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The process is used to transform raw, localized ingredients — such as rice, but also honey and soybeans — into more potent but non-irritating formulas that target cellular turnover and provide deep hydration by penetrating the skin more effectively.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The Soviet Union, for instance, gained nuclear weapons in part by penetrating the Manhattan Project; more recently, China stole secrets related to the F-22 and F-35 stealth fighter jets and the C-17 cargo plane.
    — Sam Mullins, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The silver undertones complemented Schafer’s piercing blue eyes, which were set in a smoky cat-eye style of black eyeliner and taupe shadow, adding to the drama of the look.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • And over there—the six sky-piercing minarets of the 400-year-old Blue Mosque.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Accessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessing. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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