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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
Legitimate emergencies don't require Venmo, wire transfers, or a courier showing up at your door.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
It's fronted by generous glazing, including large glass doors that open onto the kitchen.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The future shotstopper was out the door and sprinting in giddy celebration up a street near Bloemfontein before the players had even begun their shimmy.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Kuzmenko was terse in his response about returning next season, leaving the door open but expressing limited optimism.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
It's fronted by generous glazing, including large glass doors that open onto the kitchen.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The future shotstopper was out the door and sprinting in giddy celebration up a street near Bloemfontein before the players had even begun their shimmy.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Kuzmenko was terse in his response about returning next season, leaving the door open but expressing limited optimism.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
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More than 15,000 federal workers arrive through its wrought-iron gates each day to support national defense.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Citizens United, the Supreme Court ruling in 2010 that granted corporations legal personhood, opened the flood gates for corporations and unions to contribute unlimited funds to candidates and their causes.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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In the background, in the doorway of a crumbling stone building, stands a tiny, faceless figure, her arms held neatly behind her back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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My father opened the door and just stood, silently, in the doorway.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Nearly a year ago, Estrella was found wandering alone on the streets of Denver without access to necessities, including fresh water.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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On paper, the specs make the sleek coupe—technically a three-door hatch—seem underwhelming.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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While docked, the crew will open the hatch into the lander and test its systems including life support.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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Additionally, this was kept secret from the guys until Corbin made his grand entrance later that night.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Indeed, Knicks fever has taken over the five boroughs, from the frenzied postgame fan congregations on 7th Ave to the MTA repainting the entrance to a 34th Street subway station in orange and blue.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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The City Council member made a surprise late entry into the mayor’s race, the last of the major candidates to file for the primary.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will not take part in this summer’s World Cup after he was denied entry into the United States, FIFA confirmed on Monday.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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In the fall of 2025, the Prince and Princess of Wales relocated their family to Forest Lodge in Windsor — a residence that is expected to be their forever home, even after William's eventual accession to the throne.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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All are at different stages of the EU accession process.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Newman took over the keys as the pair swapped vocals, his voice as tender and warm as ever.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2026
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Modern end-to-end encryption ensures that no third party can access the keys needed for real-time data streams in transit.—
Leonard Lim,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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