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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
Come early for tickets at the door to guarantee entry to hear the Ohio rockers play their favorite vintage funk, soul, and garage rock 45s.
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
But many doors there remained closed — literally.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Seth Lugo led the charge early — aided by a Jac Caglianone solo home run — before the KC bullpen, attempting to preserve a 1-0 lead, left the door ajar.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Rescinding the Endangerment Finding opens the door to broad deregulation.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
But many doors there remained closed — literally.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Seth Lugo led the charge early — aided by a Jac Caglianone solo home run — before the KC bullpen, attempting to preserve a 1-0 lead, left the door ajar.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Rescinding the Endangerment Finding opens the door to broad deregulation.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
Noun
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There had just been a snowstorm and the plane wasn’t able to taxi all the way to the gate.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Built in 2021, the home sits behind a gate with over 1,700 feet of driveway, a private person’s dream.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Swallows chirping from a newspaper nest above a doorway.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rivera, not yet in the doorway, is struck and falls in the hallway outside the unit.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Magyar, whose party Tisza won a super-majority in parliament which will enable deep and quick reforms, has said his government will prioritize policies affecting judicial independence, academic and media freedom and anti-corruption in order to get access to the money.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Jen Massey, representing the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and nominated by member Yolanda Narvaez, said that partnering with food pantries, schools, churches and shelters the food bank is able to help them to provide consistent access to food.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The source has been determined to be a barge that is leaking after oil came out of a hatch.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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As with any technique, do your best to match the hatch when selecting your swimbaits.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rubin-Vega gazed toward the under-stairs entrance to her former apartment.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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When steel made its entrance into Bulgari’s world of jewelry, the durable material was set against the nobility of gold — bringing the opposing materials into dialogue.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, significant barriers to entry remain, with access to both club and international matches highly limited.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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In a converted 1909 Cow Hollow house near the marina and the Presidio, this home has a private entry and garden, and features a large picture window, a brick- ringed fireplace surrounded by built-ins, and a pass-through alcove kitchen with a Sub-Zero refrigerator.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The narrative includes a historical account of Akbar’s father, Humayun, before embarking on a year-by-year account of Akbar’s rule, from his accession in 1556 to 1572, the 17th year of his rule.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Decades later, King Charles' son Prince William did not have an investiture ceremony after the King named him as the new Prince of Wales following his accession to the throne upon Queen Elizabeth's death in September 2022.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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It was found empty with a key broken off in the driver's side door lock, according to police.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The series finale is still under lock and key.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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