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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
Once inside, the user reclines into the tub’s plush, contoured interior, and the door seals shut.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Giving your door a fresh coat of paint in this punchy hue can add energy to the exterior of your house, says Westbrooks.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
French doors open directly onto a 1,200-square-foot terrace, perfect for long lunches, evening aperitivo hours, or simply soaking in the golden Tuscan light.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Lupe opens the car door and pauses.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Giving your door a fresh coat of paint in this punchy hue can add energy to the exterior of your house, says Westbrooks.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
French doors open directly onto a 1,200-square-foot terrace, perfect for long lunches, evening aperitivo hours, or simply soaking in the golden Tuscan light.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Lupe opens the car door and pauses.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
Noun
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So there’s a risk in assuming that there’s somebody guarding the gates and that the technology will only go so far.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Altman’s post also addressed a user complaint about the link between age-gates and erotic features.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of course, rugs can't hide screws in some areas, like doorways.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Boutique Jack-O’-Lanterns Door Mat Add fall flair to doorways with this coir mat that has an inviting pumpkin design.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many of them had easy access to government offices that enabled them to obtain genuine Syrian passports with fake names, according to former employees and regime figures.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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There’s truly nothing like seeing a turtle hatch in real time.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Next steps include integrating the flight article's hatch and a domed window as the company moves closer to realizing its vision of a private space station in low Earth orbit (LEO).—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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And speaking of inspirations, Conrad counts our ESSENCE cover star Brandy, who was blasting through speakers upon my entrance into the venue, as a major one.—
Akili King,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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Flags featuring students’ smiling faces are hoisted upon the streetlights, merchandise supporting the Armadillos (or Dillos) is for sale at almost every store, and life-size cardboard cutouts of star athletes even flank the entrance to the bank.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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The latest deals include a new adaptation in the Middle East and North Africa region, airing on MBC — spanning 23 territories and reaching over 150 million weekly viewers — and a landmark first entry into Asia, where Nippon TV will bring the show to Japan.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Also, don’t try to block the entry to the nest that’s in a wall or behind shutters because angry yellowjackets can chew through wallboard to escape and emerge indoors, says Crawley.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Just as a right-handed glove cannot fit a left hand or how a key precisely fits a lock, interactions between molecules often depend on chirality, and living systems need consistent patterns of chirality to function properly.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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The front zipper pocket gives you easy access to your phone, iPad Mini or your book, while the larger pocket easily holds a water bottle, wallet, keys and other personal belongings.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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King Charles continued the tradition shortly after his accession, sending the first round of birthday cards from the palace shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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King Charles made William the Prince of Wales, the traditional title for the male heir to the throne, following his accession in September 2022, and Kate became the Princess of Wales in the same sweep.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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