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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
While one MomTok door closes, another one opens and leads to a dance floor.
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
The same neighbor also saw him, on another occasion, pounding on Wilkens’ back door with what looked like a metal pipe.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Soccer fans are encouraged (and will be incentivized) to use public transportation to get to Inter Miami games at Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park, which opens its doors April 4 for the MLS game against Austin FC.
—Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The storage area inside that drop-down door can then be used to carry cooking gear along with other camping essentials.
—C.c. Weiss
march 24, New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
The same neighbor also saw him, on another occasion, pounding on Wilkens’ back door with what looked like a metal pipe.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Soccer fans are encouraged (and will be incentivized) to use public transportation to get to Inter Miami games at Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park, which opens its doors April 4 for the MLS game against Austin FC.
—Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The storage area inside that drop-down door can then be used to carry cooking gear along with other camping essentials.
—C.c. Weiss
march 24, New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
Noun
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Smaller airports are less likely to have a Priority Pass lounge, and larger airports may have lounges that aren’t anywhere close to your departure gate.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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But behind closed gates, a battle has been brewing over a hefty HOA bill residents were forced to pay last summer to repair damage caused by the fire.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In that movie, the closet had a secret doorway to the neighbor’s apartment.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Stay away from doorways The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
Laura B. Carter,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The data revealed Black babies have a higher likelihood to die than others and that mothers of color also face the brunt of unequal access to care and predisposition to certain medical conditions.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Alec Bohm has had full access to the accounts and his parents are paying his expenses on their personal credit cards, their lawyer, Robert Eckard, said in a statement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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For anyone who has ever stared at a mysterious door, hatch, or panel in their home and wondered what was on the other side, Bareilles’ video serves as both entertainment and a cautionary tale.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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Video and images released by state media showed Kim’s daughter sticking her head out of the driver’s hatch of a moving, olive green tank while her smiling father sat on top with three soldiers.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Snag a map at the entrance and explore at your own pace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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The guesthouse, accessible internally or via a separate entrance, includes its own living space with a fireplace and wet bar/kitchenette, bedrooms, and two potential bathrooms, with shared access to a bath, along with a two-car garage with EV charging.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The foyer has a step-up entry from the front door, which feels elegant, and the living room is spacious with lovely touches in every direction — notice the built-ins with the arches that bookend the fireplace.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Mar. 2026
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Starfleet Academy has been a polarizing entry in the Trek canon.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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The accession of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in early March completed a decades-long process, solidifying the transformation of the Islamic Republic of Iran from a theocracy into a de facto military dictatorship.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Two months later, the United States announced a twenty-eight-point peace plan proposing major territorial concessions from Ukraine, a cap on the size of its military, and a constitutional ban on its accession to NATO.—
Olivier Kempf,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The key will be a CEO’s awareness of where AI can drive growth and revenue opportunities whilst retaining the very essential human leadership and guidance that makes each business and division unique.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Before leaving, the team made sure the device was running the latest firmware and showed me how the controls and safety key worked.—
Craig Rawlins-Wilson,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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