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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
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
Chris Hall told The Star at the time that Skydive Kansas City had experienced steady growth since opening its doors.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Residents should keep windows and doors closed and set air conditioning systems in homes and vehicles to recirculate air.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Grape growers and winemakers are shutting their doors or are being forced to adapt their products and amend their marketing plans to accommodate changing consumer demands.
—Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
During the surge, convoys of agents in unmarked SUVs traveled through neighborhoods, at times banging down doors, waiting outside schools and demanding residents produce proof of citizenship.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
In the 15 years following the Civil War, a total of 59 HBCUs had opened their doors to Black students.
—Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Over the past 12 months the brand has set up shop in several locations in France, a growing market, including a second unit in Paris, new doors in Nice, Lyon, Biarritz, Arcachon, Toulouse and Dinard, with Bordeaux, Saint-Malo, Rouen and Saint-Tropez set to open by the end of 2026.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The nurse tried to get in through the passenger side, but the doors were locked.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Chris Hall told The Star at the time that Skydive Kansas City had experienced steady growth since opening its doors.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Residents should keep windows and doors closed and set air conditioning systems in homes and vehicles to recirculate air.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Grape growers and winemakers are shutting their doors or are being forced to adapt their products and amend their marketing plans to accommodate changing consumer demands.
—Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
During the surge, convoys of agents in unmarked SUVs traveled through neighborhoods, at times banging down doors, waiting outside schools and demanding residents produce proof of citizenship.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
In the 15 years following the Civil War, a total of 59 HBCUs had opened their doors to Black students.
—Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Over the past 12 months the brand has set up shop in several locations in France, a growing market, including a second unit in Paris, new doors in Nice, Lyon, Biarritz, Arcachon, Toulouse and Dinard, with Bordeaux, Saint-Malo, Rouen and Saint-Tropez set to open by the end of 2026.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The nurse tried to get in through the passenger side, but the doors were locked.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doors
Noun
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Lines at the gates moved quickly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Before the opening of SoFi Stadium’s gates, a security official from the security contractor CSC told The Athletic that he had been instructed — and had, in turn, instructed all of his staffers — to not let fans enter with flags bearing any Iranian pre-revolution imagery.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Accessibility and Sustainability Eight rooms are fully accessible, with roll-in showers and wider doorways.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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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.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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In recent weeks, Iran has dramatically escalated efforts to seal off its cache of near bomb-grade uranium, deliberately collapsing tunnels and booby-trapping entrances with explosive mines, according to five sources familiar with US intelligence.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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As mentioned, the home has two entrances.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 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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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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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
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Authorities also found a notebook in Mangione’s backpack containing handwritten entries that expressed frustration with the healthcare industry and an intent to carry out an attack, according to court filings.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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In some cases, the IRS system did not verify whether a five- or nine-digit number was actually a valid ZIP code, meaning entries with placeholder or otherwise invalid address information could still pass the initial screen.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Future quantum gateways may connect quantum and conventional computing environments.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Several of these mountain towns act as base camps for outdoor adventures; others are gateways to some of the country’s greatest national parks.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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“Doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doors. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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