Definition of doorwaynext
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as in gate
the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure he stood in the doorway until we finally invited him in

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Recent Examples of doorway The company has gone from mapping minds to exploring the Backrooms, having managed to open a doorway. Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Living in a historic 1920s building has its perks, like original hardwood floors and arched doorways. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026 He’s made his way into the backrooms and finds that the place keeps going, offering up illogical doorways and holes in the floor. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 May 2026 While front porch lighting is important, the key to evening curb appeal means going beyond the doorway. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for doorway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doorway
Noun
  • The 24-year-old’s burning desire, elite athleticism, and an electrifying season at Triple-A Albuquerque busted down the big-league door.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
  • The property opened its doors in 2017, but since then have rebranded through transformation of service style, amenities, experiences, partnerships and beyond.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • More than 15,000 federal workers arrive through its wrought-iron gates each day to support national defense.
    Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • Citizens United, the Supreme Court ruling in 2010 that granted corporations legal personhood, opened the flood gates for corporations and unions to contribute unlimited funds to candidates and their causes.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • The relationship also gives Azerbaijan access to a critical diplomatic resource, according to Joshua Kucera, a senior analyst for the Crisis Group, allowing Baku to utilize Israel’s lobby in Washington, DC.
    Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
  • Your access will continue until the end of your current subscription after which the cancellation will take effect and no further charges will be made.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • Additionally, this was kept secret from the guys until Corbin made his grand entrance later that night.
    Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
  • Indeed, Knicks fever has taken over the five boroughs, from the frenzied postgame fan congregations on 7th Ave to the MTA repainting the entrance to a 34th Street subway station in orange and blue.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • In the fall of 2025, the Prince and Princess of Wales relocated their family to Forest Lodge in Windsor — a residence that is expected to be their forever home, even after William's eventual accession to the throne.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
  • All are at different stages of the EU accession process.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • The City Council member made a surprise late entry into the mayor’s race, the last of the major candidates to file for the primary.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will not take part in this summer’s World Cup after he was denied entry into the United States, FIFA confirmed on Monday.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 9 June 2026

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“Doorway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorway. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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