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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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Even in this setting where the president could reliably expect a warm reception, his entrance was met with a mix of cheers and boos.—
Isaac Arnsdorf,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Just past the quaint and charming Town Center is the entrance to Lone Mountain Ranch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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But the historic hotel is also one of the five official resorts of Cedar Point amusement park, and guests receive benefits like early park entry and exclusive ticket packages.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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An Iranian Football Federation official told The Athletic on Sunday that 11 staffers had been denied entry into the United States.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Ahead of accession to the bloc, both countries adopted human rights legislation to meet EU standards, despite public opinion polls often indicating a lack of support for the community compared with other EU countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Trooping the Colour got a permanent spot on the royal calendar following the accession of King George III in 1760.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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