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as in gates
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 entrances
the means or right of entering or participating in
education unlocks the door to advancement
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Recent Examples of doors
Investigators allege the suspect later went to OpenAI headquarters, where surveillance video captured him throwing a chair at the building’s glass doors.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
About 75% of Flower Shop’s beer production will go out the doors through distribution, Sabo said.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
After 15 years, The Lowry on Hennepin Avenue is closing its doors.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Daniel Moreno-Gama strikes the doors of OpenAI's headquarters on Third Street in San Francisco, CA.
—Jonathan Vanian,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Surveillance video images from outside OpenAI’s headquarters allegedly show Moreno-Gama grabbing a chair and using it to hit a set of glass doors.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Lopsided blue doors, tree swings, and always, the Yellow Brick Road.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
After the company went bankrupt in 2020, the downtown location closed its doors.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Special features include a four-person Irish snug attached to the bar, complete with a pass-through for drink service and exterior doors from a 1800s-era church that can close off the space for privacy.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
About 75% of Flower Shop’s beer production will go out the doors through distribution, Sabo said.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
After 15 years, The Lowry on Hennepin Avenue is closing its doors.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Daniel Moreno-Gama strikes the doors of OpenAI's headquarters on Third Street in San Francisco, CA.
—Jonathan Vanian,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Surveillance video images from outside OpenAI’s headquarters allegedly show Moreno-Gama grabbing a chair and using it to hit a set of glass doors.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Lopsided blue doors, tree swings, and always, the Yellow Brick Road.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
After the company went bankrupt in 2020, the downtown location closed its doors.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Special features include a four-person Irish snug attached to the bar, complete with a pass-through for drink service and exterior doors from a 1800s-era church that can close off the space for privacy.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doors
Noun
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Thousands more were massed outside the gates.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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South Florida is getting extra attention because less than two years ago fans breached security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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With the eventual blessing of his benevolent landlords, Grattan has completely transformed the rental unit— widening doorways, upgrading electrical systems, and reimagining every wall and ceiling.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Replicas of its shishi, or stone lions, protect the doorways of each of the 13 suites, which honor the traditional layout.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The all-suite hotel has 116 rooms, including several with full kitchens and separate entrances for private chefs.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Bungalows are apartment-style options with two-bedroom suites, private entrances, and muted design aesthetics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Book through various companies, such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up at any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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It’s even fitted with thoughtful details like a D-ring inside to hook your keys for easy access, as well as a magnetic clasp to keep everything enclosed.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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On my cruise, Denis was the king of the piano keys and Tracy sang standards with a velvety voice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Now, not in pots as houseplants but growing in the ground on prominent public display, there are more than 200 accessions representing 46 species.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Series that are still awaiting decisions include Tim Allen’s sophomore sitcom Shifting Gears, as well as two newer entries, Scrubs and RJ Decker.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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The songs also landed the group their first entries on the Billboard Hot 100.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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Placentia recently went through a similar visioning process for its Chapman Corridor — the City Council approved the end result of that two-year process in the fall for one of the key gateways to the town.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Proceed to fund your account with a first-time deposit of at least $10 using one of the platform's secure payment gateways.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doors. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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