Definition of entrancenext
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as in doorway
the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure when you come, use the entrance on the right side of the building

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Recent Examples of entrance
Noun
The permit indicated work was being done on the construction entrances. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026 Guests bypass the bustle of the resort with discreet check-in, followed by direct access to their accommodations through a dedicated entrance and lobby. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
Bat is entranced by the instruction manual written in many languages, while Snake finds endless imaginative uses for the box itself. — Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026 Peter Flinckenberg’s lively lensing and engagement with the distinctive light conditions of the location add an entrancing glow to the proceedings. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrance
Noun
  • Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's midterm coverage, analysis, and political insights.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • And security researchers have found vulnerabilities in the app, including one that allowed an attacker to access user data, the Information reported.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But try to go back the other way, the doorway is rectangular rather than arched.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Officers encountered Harrison at the doorway with bleeding cuts on her wrist and puncture wounds around her neck.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The bus transports people from Kyiv to the National Military Memorial Cemetery.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • She was arrested for selling and transporting marijuana in 1993, and agreed to act as a confidential informant for Arizona law enforcement.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Its stores open for eight to 10 weeks a year, but planning for next Halloween starts before this year’s doors close.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But in the eight years since that location opened its doors, the brand has grown, and the mall has evolved from small art galleries into a vintage mecca.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • At the same time, there are gates into Hidden Hills and then another gate and armed security.
    — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Delta will take over the lease for the Spirit gates until June 30, 2031, when Spirit’s lease was set to expire.
    — Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Video from the rescue shows them being carefully carried away before making the nearly 400-kilometer (250-mile) trip to Nandankanan Zoo.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The club, the fans and the media let themselves get carried away dreaming about the possibilities of club president Florentino Perez’s latest galacticos project.
    — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Overhead in the soaring stone entry hall, a circa 1960s Italian bronze spiral chandelier adds a final sculptural flourish.
    — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
  • People are advised to watch for signs of rodent activity including droppings, gnaw marks, scratching or scurrying sounds and rub marks along baseboards or around entry points.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated October 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • There are other niceties too, like room for luminous tritium vials on a spinning module that should delight eager fidgeters, and the SceptriX's ability to strike up a spark with a separate ferro rod and light a fire.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Those would prove to be the final points the Jayhawks’ offense produced in a 35-24 loss to the Wildcats, a result that delighted the K-State faithful who had booed Edwards during the contest.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

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“Entrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrance. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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