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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
Following Liman’s lengthy opinion last week, lawyers for both sides separately met with the magistrate judge assigned to the case at closed door teleconference hearings on Monday to discuss their positions on a potential settlement, according to court records.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Three months later, in November 2024, Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting Owens through a door.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Then, another door opened with a replacement.
—Dave Carlin, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Saudis are largely still doing deals in dollars, even with China, but the door is now open.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Three months later, in November 2024, Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting Owens through a door.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Then, another door opened with a replacement.
—Dave Carlin, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Saudis are largely still doing deals in dollars, even with China, but the door is now open.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
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The closure stretched from the gate near the Forest Service welcome station to the summit parking area.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The head of the national railway authority SNCF, Jean Castex, said the railroad crossing gates were functioning correctly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Music spills out of doorways up and down the street — just follow your ears.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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But there were translations re-shaping that doorway too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility In accordance with Japan’s progressive rules for handicap accessibility, all floors are accessible with wide elevator access, lower level buttons reachable from wheelchairs, and wheelchair accessible bathrooms on the restaurant level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Amid an ongoing court battle over clergy access to the west suburban ICE facility, Catholic ministers entered the building and, in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, washed the feet of 14 detainees.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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For the uninitiated, a Defender 110, historically and currently, has four doors (five with the rear hatch), while the Defender 90 is a more compact two-door runner.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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The film has also helped resuscitate a dwindling population of ticket-goers hoping for a feel-good escape-hatch picture in the midst of darkening times and popcorn machines.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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More generally, the property allows service animals and there are accessible routes from the entrance to accessible rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden's CherryWatch The garden near the entrance of Prospect Park has its own interactive map with daily updates.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The transfer portal does not officially open until Tuesday, April 7, but graduate students are allowed entry anytime, so Wheeler-Thomas was already there and allowed to choose a new team.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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As Kelli points out, her outfit alone signals her entry into a different type of circle.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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John sought to close the area to foreign shipping and after his accession in 1481 ordered new voyages of discovery to ascertain the southern limit of the African continent.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wales is a meaningful place for the King, who was the Prince of Wales for 64 years before his accession to the throne upon Queen Elizabeth's death in September 2022.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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The big key, however, was Aurora Christian drawing 15 walks and also getting plunked once by a pair of Trinity Christian pitchers.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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She was described as being in her early 20s to late 30s, 5-feet-4, 135 pounds and was wearing a multi-colored short dress with a gray sweater and a bracelet of black and yellow rubber with two keys.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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