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as in door
the means or right of entering or participating in
the doorway to a life of luxury and leisure
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Recent Examples of doorway
The victim, Adams said, woke up to the shadow of a man in her doorway.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
In the doorway at the back of the altar room that led to the kitchen, the household staff stood watching, bringing hot water for the lamas to drink during breaks.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Zuriguel and his colleagues worked with a shepherd in the mountains outside the city of Zaragoza to run a hundred sheep at a time through a doorway to receive food on the other side.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Fall Maple Leaf Garland Whether it's strung up in a doorway or decorating a mantel, this garland adds tons of charm.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
In the doorway at the back of the altar room that led to the kitchen, the household staff stood watching, bringing hot water for the lamas to drink during breaks.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Zuriguel and his colleagues worked with a shepherd in the mountains outside the city of Zaragoza to run a hundred sheep at a time through a doorway to receive food on the other side.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Fall Maple Leaf Garland Whether it's strung up in a doorway or decorating a mantel, this garland adds tons of charm.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doorway
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For Starbucks patrons at an upscale mall in Beijing’s central business district – the same complex where the company first opened its doors in China in 1999 – the news doesn’t come as a complete surprise.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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But when a better father would stick around to order a round of hot drinks for everyone, Lee bolts for the door.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Future efforts to meet its obligations may include selling certain aircraft, real estate and excess airport gate capacity, Spirit stated in SEC documents.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Among all the items, the Glass Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup has become a standout item right out of the gate.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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However, some experts have speculated that Beijing is using Nvidia’s market access as leverage in trade negotiations or to push Washington for wider access to advanced semiconductors.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Suburbia offered the illusion of moral purity, deepening social segregation as highways allowed a quick access to and from the city centre.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some of the things that are exciting in the catalog space right now are the entrance of YouTube’s free with ad service.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Instead, he was seen walking through the West Executive entrance, which is off-limits to reporters, and footage of the Syrian leader was captured behind the steel bars of the dividing fence.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
10 Nov. 2025
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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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King Charles became head of the Church of England upon his accession in September 2022, but he is known for his interest in interfaith relations.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Her journal entries turn despairing and remorseful, colored by moral outrage.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The elevator will be replaced, while the building will receive safety and security updates like fire sprinklers, new cameras, lighting and a key fob entry system.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Doorway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorway. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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