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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
Where to stay One 1913 Beaux-Arts building and one modern structure joined by a courtyard, Ignacia Guest House has nine rooms, a pink lounge, a library, and a kitchen and dining space with French doors that lead outside.
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Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Varinder Singh, co-owner of Bill the Butcher, says the store has seen an increase in meat and grocery sales since the Pick ‘n Save across the street shut its doors.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The 911 dispatcher subsequently told Lorincz to stay inside her home and lock her doors and windows while an officer was on the way.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Getting a fresh fireplace panel or set of glass doors can completely transform its look—it’ll seem like a new fireplace entirely.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Vertical blinds, commonly used to cover sliding glass doors, feature wider slats that are hung up and down versus horizontally.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
And then all the other doors started opening and all these heads were sticking out in the hall.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Sozai closed its doors this spring, but leaves behind an impactful legacy on the Clawson community and metro Detroit’s culinary scene at large.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
There are not many available doors to knock on, in that respect.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Varinder Singh, co-owner of Bill the Butcher, says the store has seen an increase in meat and grocery sales since the Pick ‘n Save across the street shut its doors.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The 911 dispatcher subsequently told Lorincz to stay inside her home and lock her doors and windows while an officer was on the way.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Getting a fresh fireplace panel or set of glass doors can completely transform its look—it’ll seem like a new fireplace entirely.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Vertical blinds, commonly used to cover sliding glass doors, feature wider slats that are hung up and down versus horizontally.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
And then all the other doors started opening and all these heads were sticking out in the hall.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Sozai closed its doors this spring, but leaves behind an impactful legacy on the Clawson community and metro Detroit’s culinary scene at large.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
There are not many available doors to knock on, in that respect.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doors
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After entering through gates made of copper that was previously used for pot stills, the tour starts in a museum that chronicles the spirit’s history.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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Almost two million lights will grace trees, ornaments, gardens and gates at Newfields once again this season.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Oct. 2025
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Such irregularities often stand out when compared to surrounding walls or doorways.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Restaurants and drug stores catered to crowds jamming doorways.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Everything from false walls and room dividers, bathroom shower enclosures, staircases and entrances, and even outdoors in patios and poolscapes.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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During these drills, Chinese submarines may covertly deploy sea mines at the entrances to Taiwan’s key ports and energy terminals.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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When Delbert returned in the early afternoon, Terri was not present but such personal items as her wallet, cell phone, car and keys were still at the home.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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These shockproof, waterproof silicone holders can be stashed in your suitcase, attached to your car keys, or tucked into your wallet.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Book through various companies such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up on any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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The entries this year range from a photograph of a horseman at sunset in Turkey, spotted between large rocks that appeared to form a natural stage, to a bird's-eye view of thousands gathering at the Ganges River in India to celebrate the body of water as a source of life.—
NPR,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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The event may prompt fresh discussions within Russia and internationally about space monitoring systems and the importance of early detection of atmospheric entries.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Now on its 8th edition, Proyecta — a joint initiative between Ventana Sur, Cannes’ Marché du Film and the San Sebastián Film Festival — showcases 12 new features, all first or second films, confirming its reputation as one of Latin America’s key gateways to Europe.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Located near North Conway, one of the Northeast’s main gateways to the White Mountain National Forest, the new 86-acre outpost will sit within easy reach of iconic hikes like Mount Washington, the Northeast’s highest peak, and the waterfalls along the 34-mile Kancamagus Highway.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
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What To Know Several schools have opted for direct admissions in recent years including San Francisco State University (SFSU), which has lost around 6,000 students since 2020, according to the .—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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At the time, they were embroiled in a high-profile college admissions scandal involving their daughters in 2019, sometimes referred to as Operation Varsity Blues.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doors. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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