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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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Horses, Trainers in the 150th Preakness Stakes The horses will get to the starting gate at Pimlico for the 150th Preakness Stakes at 7:02 pm ET.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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Inside, three bedrooms and four baths are spread across almost 2,300 square feet of multi-level living space boasting a mix of stone and wide-plank French oak floors, arched doorways, and whitewashed wood-beam ceilings dotted with skylights.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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It must be asked not as condemnation, but as a doorway to deeper understanding—of her, of ourselves, and of the social and emotional architecture that keeps so many of us bound in silence, shame, and survival.—
Shayla Brown,
Essence,
19 May 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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With access to strategic resources and a powerful network, many fellows have transformed early-stage ventures into high-growth brands.—
Moira Forbes,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The two hatch a convoluted getaway plan that involves stealing a briefcase full of money.—
James Factora,
Them.,
22 May 2025
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An official with Smit Salvage, which is part of the salvage team led by TMC Marine, told CNN that the hatches appear open, meaning the crew may not have battened them down as the storm approached.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
20 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
Noun
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Another high-profile entry in the Cold Case series was the murder of Jon Benet Ramsey, as the series focuses on well, Cold Cases that went unsolved, as the name suggests.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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After being a key member of New Bethlehem, she’s been stripped of her passport and has been refused entry by Canada and the European Union.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Despite its slim design, the interior holds more than meets the eye — think phone, wallet, sunglasses, keys, and then some.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Dorn and the others were given laptops and shown the different functions of keys: control, shift and caps lock, how to copy and paste.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The King's Foundation (renamed so after his accession in 2022) offers educational courses for about 15,000 annually as well as health and well-being programs for another 2,000 people each year.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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For now, Washington has ruled out Ukraine's accession, leaving the alliance to balance political symbolism with strategic caution.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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