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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
All the doors were opened for them, and that’s what allowed the project to move forward in a concrete way.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Trust what’s happening behind closed doors, Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
French doors off the living room open to a 400-square-foot terrace overlooking Central Park and skyline views.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
His accomplice was under the eligible age to stand trial in court, for a hearing that was held behind closed doors.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
As China continues to manufacture components embedded in everyday technology, the risk of back doors and vulnerabilities grows.
—Joe Gebbia Sr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Altogether, at the end of its recent fiscal year, Marly was in about 1,500 doors worldwide, and Initio was in about 1,200 doors.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The current entrance doors will be going away as a result of the redesign.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
There is a dance behind closed doors.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Trust what’s happening behind closed doors, Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
French doors off the living room open to a 400-square-foot terrace overlooking Central Park and skyline views.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
His accomplice was under the eligible age to stand trial in court, for a hearing that was held behind closed doors.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
As China continues to manufacture components embedded in everyday technology, the risk of back doors and vulnerabilities grows.
—Joe Gebbia Sr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Altogether, at the end of its recent fiscal year, Marly was in about 1,500 doors worldwide, and Initio was in about 1,200 doors.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The current entrance doors will be going away as a result of the redesign.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
There is a dance behind closed doors.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doors
Noun
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Frayer attended a small protest at the palace gates.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Jeffrey, who lives in San Luis Obispo, was one of the first fans through the gates.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Elevators travel to all passenger decks, including the observation deck, and ramps have been fitted to midship doorways leading out to the promenade deck.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The open-plan interior features a curved iron staircase and arched doorways, a gourmet kitchen, and a gas fireplace.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Disney did a good job of shepherding the family and their friends through back-door entrances to many attractions, the Sentinel reported back then.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Now, TikTokers are reporting that the front-door handles have been removed and the entrances have been barricaded.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
1 May 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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Eco effort Canoe Place has eliminated single-use plastics on the property, uses bamboo room keys and refillable bath amenities, and employs energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems; EV charging ports are available to guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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He was wanted after allegedly robbing a Family Dollar store on Saturday morning and pistol-whipping one of their female employees, taking her wallet and keys.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Plans to build that economy around a unique LegacyCoin had been scrapped in favor of a complex system where players used Gems (earned in-game or purchased directly from Gala with crypto or dollars) to purchase entries in design popularity contests that ran almost continuously.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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All entries are judged on appearance, taste and texture, and if a tiebreaker is necessary, the brisket is the deciding factor.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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More than 80 percent of international trade consists of goods transported by sea, which means that straits are vital gateways and choke points.—
Scott Spires,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 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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“Doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doors. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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