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as in gate
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
we locked the door to the room so that no one could get in
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
education unlocks the door to advancement
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Recent Examples of door
July was a big month for metro Phoenix's dining scene, with more than three dozen new restaurants opening their doors around the Valley.
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Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
This one from Amazon has an open-front design that makes tossing it on and heading out the door even easier.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Over the years, Outdoor Voices had faced numerous financial challenges, internal management rifts, excess inventory that had to be sold at off-price channels, cash flow issues, a revolving door of executives and store closures.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Two horns suddenly broke through, piercing the door.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
This one from Amazon has an open-front design that makes tossing it on and heading out the door even easier.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Over the years, Outdoor Voices had faced numerous financial challenges, internal management rifts, excess inventory that had to be sold at off-price channels, cash flow issues, a revolving door of executives and store closures.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Two horns suddenly broke through, piercing the door.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
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And despite signs of a slowing economy (the gate agent announced there were 58 empty seats on our Southwest flight), the rideshare lot was packed.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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General admission on-site parking: All general admission traffic will enter and exit through the Cox Road gate and turn onto Voice of America Park Drive.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The 144,000-gross-ton vessel was led by tugboat stern-first through the building’s narrow doorway with just three feet of clearance on either side of the vessel.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Aug. 2025
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Stepping through the doorway, Stretch’s office comes first.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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Her filing stated that the City of Chandler and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office had received more than 100 requests for access to public records related to the incident.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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When an egg hatches, and its spider-like offering slips out and onto someone’s face, the rest of the scenario kind of writes itself.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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As each tadpole hatches, a big red number appears on the screen to help children visualize exactly how that number looks in the real world.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
5 Aug. 2025
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The entrance was easily visible to passersby, partly because dozens of homeless individuals often hung out outside.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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That number will drop to two entrances with four open doors on Wednesday.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
7 Aug. 2025
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The building will feature multi-barrier access points and fully touchless entry systems, all overseen by a security firm that also works with the U.S. Department of Defense.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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Guests with no bags or clutches smaller than 4 inches by 6 inches can use Evolv express entry lanes.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Havaianas Keys flip-flop, in black, which was decked out with silver keys along the straps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Even after the members had exited the stage, the musicians continued to play — with the electric guitar and keys holding the atmosphere for nearly a full minute.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
4 Aug. 2025
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Swingle’s accession was by no means the first such shipment sent to the US from points East.—
Jacob Jones,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Aug. 2025
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At the time of China’s accession to the WTO, in 2001, there was reason to believe that Beijing was on an irreversible path toward market reform and liberalization.—
Michael B. G. Froman,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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