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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 Others are sleeping, huddled in doorways to keep warm and safe. Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025 In the stampede of people rushing out the doorway and others trying to get back in, Jasper's brothers became trapped against the window of a door that led to an exit. Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025 Somewhere in the French Quarter right now, there’s a good chance a new bride is peeking out of a doorway. Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025 The poster shared the story after finding the handmade box on the floor near a doorway. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doorway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doorway
Noun
  • From there, Martinez believes the Red Sox are more than knocking on the door in 2026 and beyond.
    Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Schumacher, which was founded by Parisian Frederic Schumacher in 1889 and rose to fame during the Gilded Age, opened its doors in Milan’s upscale Brera district on Tuesday.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • So there’s a risk in assuming that there’s somebody guarding the gates and that the technology will only go so far.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Altman’s post also addressed a user complaint about the link between age-gates and erotic features.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.
    Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Many of them had easy access to government offices that enabled them to obtain genuine Syrian passports with fake names, according to former employees and regime figures.
    Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Daytime diners enter through the boutique, while a dedicated street-level entrance opens for evening service.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The tiny house features generous glazing, including a double glass door entrance which opens next to the combined living/sleeping area.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • One of the newest entries in this field comes from Moog, which has introduced its Lightweight Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (LW RIwP).
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
  • During that time, particles cast off from that ancient body collide with our planet at speeds of up to 41 miles per second (66 kilometers per second), burning up in a magnificent display as they're overwhelmed by the friction of atmospheric entry.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • King Charles continued the tradition shortly after his accession, sending the first round of birthday cards from the palace shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
  • King Charles made William the Prince of Wales, the traditional title for the male heir to the throne, following his accession in September 2022, and Kate became the Princess of Wales in the same sweep.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Doorway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorway. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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