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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
But this year will be a success for them if the team can get people in the door, if the game experience is good enough to keep fans coming back, and if people are out and about wearing Valkyries gear and talking about the team.
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 16 May 2025
After their van is stopped by a blockade led by Hanrahan, Isaac gets out, greets Hanrahan then promptly throws a grenade into his vehicle full of surprised troops, locking the door behind him.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 May 2025
The two nod at each other, and Isaac promptly turns around, walks back to the armored vehicle, and tosses two grenades inside before locking the door.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
Should Heiss merely have complimented her work and shut the door on her?
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 16 May 2025
After their van is stopped by a blockade led by Hanrahan, Isaac gets out, greets Hanrahan then promptly throws a grenade into his vehicle full of surprised troops, locking the door behind him.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 May 2025
The two nod at each other, and Isaac promptly turns around, walks back to the armored vehicle, and tosses two grenades inside before locking the door.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
Should Heiss merely have complimented her work and shut the door on her?
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
Noun
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After gates opened some half-dozen teammates, including Uribe, went into the stands with unmarked boxes and allowed families to pick one.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2025
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Steven Asmussen’s Clever Again made a strategic jump out of the starting gate, pinning the rest of the field to his hindquarters for much of the 1 3/16-mile race.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Seal with Caulking Caulking is usually found around windows, sinks, bathtubs, showers, and doorways.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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These present us with a doorway into the lives of some of those who came to be called Forty-Niners.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Other perks: No-rush returns, early access to deals, and freebies on the first of each month.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Innovation holds enormous promise to improve access, outcomes, and efficiency while better serving patients.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Ellie pursues her, shooting away, and Nora’s only escape option is the elevator hatch.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 May 2025
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Boasting a clean design that could have come from any number of European hatch specialists, the Yugo is yet to be given a specific model name, despite there being plans for three different models.—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The entrance is made up of large wooden double doors, which open onto the living room.—
Adam Williams
May 19,
New Atlas,
19 May 2025
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Many houses as well as structures around the city — like the Alhambra and Douglas entrances — were built with coral rock.—
Jimena Romero,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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That includes Epic Universe every day through the end of 2025. To see which other parks are offering early entry, check the resort's calendar or early admission webpage.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The amendment was ratified in 1868, seven years before the Page Act of 1875 became the nation’s first restrictive immigration law, largely banning the entry of Chinese women.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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Proton Mail encourages you to save a recovery key in the form of a lengthy code and a QR code, but that recovery key itself now becomes a weakness.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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The magnetic strip on their room key stops working after their cellphone gets too close and demagnetizes it.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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The late Queen was the longest-serving sovereign in British history upon her death at age 96 and had reigned for a record 70 years, with her son's accession sparking an extensive transition of coins, stamps, ciphers and more to reflect his new reign.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has opposed Ukraine’s accession to the EU in part because of claims that ethnic Hungarians in western Ukraine face discrimination.—
Svitlana Vlasova,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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