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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
Trump will make a rare trip to Capitol Hill on June 24 to address Senate Republicans behind closed doors.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
French doors at the far end spill open to the garden and pool area, with landscaping courtesy of Sheila Wertimer.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The outtakes show the cast struggling through everything from elevator doors that refuse to open on cue to accidental run-ins with set pieces, and even a stumble from Streep in her seat.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Berlin’s authorities are currently advising people to ensure clothes are thoroughly cleaned after every park visit and to keep windows and doors closed when possible.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
This spacious air fry oven features French doors for easy access and visibility, with one-touch presets that take the guesswork out of cooking.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
But instead of shutting its doors, its longtime employees stepped up to the plate.
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Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Maria grew up in Delft’s Market Square, a few doors down from the inn that the Vermeer family owned.
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Clare Bucknell,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
The entrance is set back from the road, and massive doors swing open automatically, leading guests into a small, windowless lobby.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
French doors at the far end spill open to the garden and pool area, with landscaping courtesy of Sheila Wertimer.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The outtakes show the cast struggling through everything from elevator doors that refuse to open on cue to accidental run-ins with set pieces, and even a stumble from Streep in her seat.
—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Berlin’s authorities are currently advising people to ensure clothes are thoroughly cleaned after every park visit and to keep windows and doors closed when possible.
—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
This spacious air fry oven features French doors for easy access and visibility, with one-touch presets that take the guesswork out of cooking.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
But instead of shutting its doors, its longtime employees stepped up to the plate.
—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Maria grew up in Delft’s Market Square, a few doors down from the inn that the Vermeer family owned.
—
Clare Bucknell,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
The entrance is set back from the road, and massive doors swing open automatically, leading guests into a small, windowless lobby.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doors
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The project will have a net increase of six gates by relocating two gates to the east side and adding six new gates on the west side.
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World Cup fever is filling the stands at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but just outside the gates, local businesses are seeing the impact up close.
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Accessibility and Sustainability Eight rooms are fully accessible, with roll-in showers and wider doorways.
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The leads can be overwrought, shouting lines across the stage while the Gothic-style doorways, sharp directional lighting and ooh-ahh practical effects do their complicated dance.
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Yes; the property features accessible rooms and central entrances.
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Maintaining situational and spatial awareness, such as moving quickly, following the flow of people, and not blocking entrances with luggage, helps everything run smoothly.
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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.
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Rather than pursuing code maliciousness, limit code behavior regarding networking calls, file accesses and memory execution.
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Safely store your phone, wallet, keys, passport, and other belongings in the two zippered pockets.
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The peripherals feature nostalgic design elements, including yellow arrow keys reminiscent of the N64's C buttons and classic red, blue, and green button colors.
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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.
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Louis rips his spine out, dislocates his jaw, and reads Claudia’s diary entries about how she was repeatedly assaulted by him.
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New entries include Neon horror feature Leviticus.
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No other airline has plans to compete with the carrier, sticking instead to traditional one-stop gateways, like Dubai, Los Angeles, or Singapore.
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That are insufficient because gateways don’t see the action taking place.
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“Doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doors. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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