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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 rooms feature wheelchair-accessible doors, lowered peepholes, light switches, and closet door handles; a roll-in shower or tub with grab bars; and teletypewriters and telecommunications devices available upon request.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
The shop officially opened its doors to ice cream lovers May 8 near the Charlotte Premium Outlets in Steele Creek, according to the brand’s social media channels.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Air doesn’t circulate that way, especially with doors closed at night — which is exactly when consistent air quality matters most for sleep.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
One of Robinson’s lawyers, Staci Visser, argued to Judge Tony Graf that the preliminary hearing, scheduled for July 6-10, should be held behind closed doors, expressing concern that evidence presented could be reported widely by the media and possibly taint the jury pool for the murder trial.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
Through the years, a slew of shoppers that included everyone from James Brown to Jennifer Aniston walked through its doors, browsing for board shorts alongside cutting-edge Japanese designers.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Arizona had already established a commanding 7-2 lead going into the fourth inning, but the Diamondbacks blew the doors open by putting up a five-spot to take a 10-run lead.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
We are told to go to the Deck 3 Zodiac doors to get on an evacuation boat.
—Akash Kapur, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Standing out is a soaring living room with a two-tone, floor-to-ceiling fireplace and French doors opening to a mostly decked and hedge-lined backyard hosting an outdoor kitchen with a professional grill, an alfresco dining area, and a lagoon-style pool and spa framed by palm trees.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
The shop officially opened its doors to ice cream lovers May 8 near the Charlotte Premium Outlets in Steele Creek, according to the brand’s social media channels.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Air doesn’t circulate that way, especially with doors closed at night — which is exactly when consistent air quality matters most for sleep.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
One of Robinson’s lawyers, Staci Visser, argued to Judge Tony Graf that the preliminary hearing, scheduled for July 6-10, should be held behind closed doors, expressing concern that evidence presented could be reported widely by the media and possibly taint the jury pool for the murder trial.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
Through the years, a slew of shoppers that included everyone from James Brown to Jennifer Aniston walked through its doors, browsing for board shorts alongside cutting-edge Japanese designers.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Arizona had already established a commanding 7-2 lead going into the fourth inning, but the Diamondbacks blew the doors open by putting up a five-spot to take a 10-run lead.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
We are told to go to the Deck 3 Zodiac doors to get on an evacuation boat.
—Akash Kapur, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Standing out is a soaring living room with a two-tone, floor-to-ceiling fireplace and French doors opening to a mostly decked and hedge-lined backyard hosting an outdoor kitchen with a professional grill, an alfresco dining area, and a lagoon-style pool and spa framed by palm trees.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doors
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The two ambled around the metal gates that keep out the people who don’t belong in the official areas, circled around the paved walkway and made their way toward the Aronimink clubhouse.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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And that opened the gates, man.—
Charles Moss,
SPIN,
18 May 2026
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Downtown businesses deal with the aftermath of folks relieving themselves in bushes, doorways and other out of sight places at night.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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How To Use Decoy Wasp Nests To try a fake nest in your own yard, look for a site that provides shelter from weather and protection from predators, like under eaves, near doorways or garbage cans, or in thick shrubs.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The hotel and its accommodations have been designed with accessibility in mind, including elevators, entrances, parking, restrooms, hotel rooms, and routes to and from all restaurants, meeting, and entertainment spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Brush piles near the entrances to shallow bays and coves are other thick cover favorites of Holley’s.—
John Phillips,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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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
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Rooms Across the 30 keys are a handful of different accommodation types.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The pitcher and his coaches discussed focusing on previously successful drills and keys in his delivery as possible solutions to his struggles.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 May 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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Studies show that since the beginning of the mega-constellation era in 2020, concentrations of potentially dangerous high-altitude air pollution stemming from satellite launches and re-entries has significantly increased.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Prosecutors say the notebook contains diary entries written by Mangione that shed light on his decision to target the executive.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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And while the film industry is one often considered to be ruled by informal gateways and insider circles, thus far, the Rover team hasn’t encountered any pushback from directors uneager to share their secrets.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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The historic walls are the natural starting point — a mile‑long circuit framing everything from medieval gateways to modern political murals.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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“Doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doors. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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