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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
Just one gentle push on the doors reveals skyline views from the soaking tub or the shower.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Now, the popular seafood restaurant on the shoreline has closed its doors and will be reopening with a completely new menu, offering authentic Greek options.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 12 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
Days before the shop formally opened, hopeful customers were already peeking into its doors.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 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
And now, that midtown staple is shutting its doors.
—Sofi Zeman
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
There’s a long line of reporters and members of the public that are still making their way through the doors.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 12 May 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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Now, the popular seafood restaurant on the shoreline has closed its doors and will be reopening with a completely new menu, offering authentic Greek options.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 12 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
Days before the shop formally opened, hopeful customers were already peeking into its doors.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 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
And now, that midtown staple is shutting its doors.
—Sofi Zeman
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
There’s a long line of reporters and members of the public that are still making their way through the doors.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 12 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doors
Noun
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The new international terminal will have two state-of-the-art gates, with room for hundreds of passengers.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Looking much more like themselves and playing with a Game 7 mentality, the Wild came out of the gates flying in Game 3, outhitting the Avalanche 18-8 in the first period and ultimately outscoring them 5-1 in the game to cut the Avalanche’s series lead to 2-1 heading into Game 4 on Monday.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Recently, signs inside and outside of the front entrances of Publix stores throughout the state, including in South and Central Florida, seemed to indicate the policy has shifted.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
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Several entrances to its cannabis store parking lot were blocked by unmarked vehicles with flashing blue lights.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 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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This adjustable sling bag has plenty of space for your phone, cash, keys, and other daily essentials, and is constructed with locking zippers to ward off potential thieves.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Key size Larger keys make adding machines easier to use.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 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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The name refers to the number of lottery entries, in the form of Ping-Pong balls, that different teams would receive, according to the plan.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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Each of the mentors had chosen one project out of all the entries to support over several months, before the students presented the final prototypes to the public and the judges.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Gaiman works like The Sandman and American Gods have served as inviting gateways to imaginary worlds for multiple generations of readers and viewers.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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To take back control, companies have to give up on walled gardens and build gateways.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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“Doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doors. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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