as in entering
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 accessing
The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Under the cloud services loophole, Chinese companies barred from accessing cutting-edge chips can use Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services overseas instead to train their AI models.
—Byron Tau, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
For instance, a simple task like booking an airline ticket could mean navigating a web browser and accessing multiple APIs.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Second Harvest Get help accessing food by calling or texting Second Harvest Heartland at 866-844-3663.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
DeWolfe also emphasized the importance of private markets for accessing innovation and growth that remain largely outside the public sphere.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
And the cruise lines aren’t just accessing off-the-shelf solutions.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Carmakers face tariffs and challenges accessing crucial materials.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
Monday’s outage briefly blocked some people from scheduling doctor’s appointments and accessing banking services.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Under the cloud services loophole, Chinese companies barred from accessing cutting-edge chips can use Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services overseas instead to train their AI models.
—Byron Tau, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
For instance, a simple task like booking an airline ticket could mean navigating a web browser and accessing multiple APIs.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Second Harvest Get help accessing food by calling or texting Second Harvest Heartland at 866-844-3663.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
DeWolfe also emphasized the importance of private markets for accessing innovation and growth that remain largely outside the public sphere.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
And the cruise lines aren’t just accessing off-the-shelf solutions.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Carmakers face tariffs and challenges accessing crucial materials.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
Monday’s outage briefly blocked some people from scheduling doctor’s appointments and accessing banking services.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessing
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Ballard said in August, when asked why he should be trusted to turn the team around given his lackluster resume entering Year 9.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Hall wanted to leave New York, as the team is entering a rebuild after trading away some of its best players.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Already, Chinese EVs have become top sellers in some emerging market countries and are increasingly penetrating the market in Europe, Britain, and Australia.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lecter’s main power was his penetrating thinking and sustained intuiting.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Ask piercing questions that shift the way the community thinks as Mercury aligns with Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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During The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion, Eva turned heads with her glowing makeup, perfectly sculpted cheekbones, and piercing eyes.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Accessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessing. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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