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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
Seal Up Your Home Cockroaches and mice can squeeze into gaps and cracks around your foundation, doorways, and windows.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Investigators said the school matron failed to open an emergency door, forcing all students to scamper through a single doorway.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The story follows a furniture store owner (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who finds a secret doorway that leads him to a seemingly endless stretch of nondescript rooms.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 June 2026
Moorish influences extend from the bathroom doorways to the terrace, painted soft greens and pinks in contrast to the darker woods and fabrics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Investigators said the school matron failed to open an emergency door, forcing all students to scamper through a single doorway.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The story follows a furniture store owner (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who finds a secret doorway that leads him to a seemingly endless stretch of nondescript rooms.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 June 2026
Moorish influences extend from the bathroom doorways to the terrace, painted soft greens and pinks in contrast to the darker woods and fabrics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doorway
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Nearly a year ago, Estrella was found wandering alone on the streets of Denver without access to necessities, including fresh water.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Additionally, this was kept secret from the guys until Corbin made his grand entrance later that night.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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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
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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
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All are at different stages of the EU accession process.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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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
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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 13 Jun. 2026.
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