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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
The room previously had minimal furnishings — a table with chairs, a TV, photos of former defense secretaries and a mirror on the back of the door, one source said.
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Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
The company plans to ask the Federal Aviation Administration for approval to increase production to 42 a month from 38, a cap set after a January 2024 accident when a door plug blew off of a 737 Max mid-flight.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
In today’s health care, before patients can even get their words out, they are already pointed to the door with a brand-new prescription in their hand—all within a 15-minute consult.
—Kevin Reutenauer, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
The caller came home to find the door to the living room ripped from its frame, wedding rings taken from kitchen and cash taken from office.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
The company plans to ask the Federal Aviation Administration for approval to increase production to 42 a month from 38, a cap set after a January 2024 accident when a door plug blew off of a 737 Max mid-flight.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
In today’s health care, before patients can even get their words out, they are already pointed to the door with a brand-new prescription in their hand—all within a 15-minute consult.
—Kevin Reutenauer, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
The caller came home to find the door to the living room ripped from its frame, wedding rings taken from kitchen and cash taken from office.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
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While catching the ‘Big Six’ any time soon might be deemed fanciful – Villa’s gate receipts currently trail West Ham United and Newcastle United by £16.6m and £22.1m respectively – these are gaps the club are doubtless keen to reduce.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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What was supposed to be a revenge tour has turned into a stumble out of the gate.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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While front porch lighting is important, the key to evening curb appeal means going beyond the doorway.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Several reviewers also recommend simply nailing it to the doorway for maximum stability.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The City Council sued and requested an injunction blocking the opening of the ICE office, arguing that the agents stationed there would gain access to databases and personal information and raised concerns about deportations within the prison without due process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Garnett asked the government to submit a letter ensuring Mangione access to a separate phone line for his legal calls.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The camera allowed animal lovers to watch the baby eagles, born in spring 2025 to parents Bella and Scout, hatch and grow before their deaths.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, the upstairs bedroom features a hatch that provides access to the rooftop terrace area.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
27 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the event of a nuclear attack, traffic would halt, and instead civilians would stream in, sealing off the tunnel entrances with the aid of four concrete doors 1.5 meters thick and capable of withstanding a nuclear detonation at a distance of 1 kilometer.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
The Dial,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Norse Atlantic is the latest entry in the low-cost, long-haul sweepstakes.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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According to a report released this year by the Congressional Research Service, the number of de minimis entries to the U.S. jumped from 153 million in 2015 to more than 1 billion in 2023.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The key is to ensure smartphone users know never to take or make these calls.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The urge to indulge our five senses is strong, but the key is to slow down and savor the moment, whether that’s lounging under the sun or finding peace in the stillness.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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China used its accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001 to launch a multidecade attack on those who sought to do business with them; Trump’s latest tariffs are the most aggressive effort to fight back.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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During Queen Elizabeth's reign and before Charles' accession to the throne, the couple often skipped the royal family's gathering, instead spending Easter in Scotland.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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