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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
On the other side of the dining room, a swinging door leads to a kitchen with glass-front cabinets and a door to a maid’s room with another bathroom.
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Jesse Armas, Curbed, 16 June 2026
The 47-year-old learned that she would be required to stay in the facility until June 21 when Kennedy’s order was slipped under her door on Monday.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
While detailing the facts of the case on Tuesday, Tellman told the judge that Lawhead knocked at the door, brandished a gun and ordered her to leave the home with him.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The Padres managed just five hits, with one bouncing off a base to plate their first run of the game and another off a pitcher’s glove cracking the door open for a hitter in the deepest of funks.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
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Jesse Armas, Curbed, 16 June 2026
The 47-year-old learned that she would be required to stay in the facility until June 21 when Kennedy’s order was slipped under her door on Monday.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
While detailing the facts of the case on Tuesday, Tellman told the judge that Lawhead knocked at the door, brandished a gun and ordered her to leave the home with him.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The Padres managed just five hits, with one bouncing off a base to plate their first run of the game and another off a pitcher’s glove cracking the door open for a hitter in the deepest of funks.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
Noun
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The flight was given clearance to taxi normally to the gate under its own power.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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When thousands tried to escape, many were crushed because the gates were locked.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Measure 4 inches to either side of this point (rounding up or down to find the nearest grooves), to create an 8-inch-wide doorway.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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According to the home’s actual dimensions, the doorway (which didn’t exist when the family moved in) should dead-end to an external wall; instead, when Navidson opens the door, there’s a narrow hallway nearly ten feet long inside.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The advocates say the crisis is spay and neuter, rescue access and animals being euthanized.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The eggs hatch into larvae that burrow into the wound and feed on living tissue; then, after about seven days of feeding, the larvae drop to the ground, burrow into the soil and pupate.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Developed by Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division and honed on Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife, the GRMN (Gazoo Racing, tuned by the Meister of Nürburgring) represents the ultimate evolution of the already impressive GR Corolla hot hatch.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
13 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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This sleeveless mini dress features a modern square neckline, an open back, and convenient side pockets for your phone, wallet, keys, lip gloss, and other essentials.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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There was a battered oversized computer keyboard with bold black letters on bright yellow keys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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