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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
entrance to the club is by invitation only
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as in to transport
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences
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Recent Examples of entrance
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Satellite images show in the weeks leading up to this current war, the Iranians blocked the tunnel entrances with dirt.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Fellow guest mentor Brad Paisley, who worked alongside Palmer for the mentorship session, was also entranced by Richardson’s performance.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
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Noun
His white mink coat had a tail as long as the entrance ramp.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Satellite images show in the weeks leading up to this current war, the Iranians blocked the tunnel entrances with dirt.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
Those are the stories that entrance and often delight a nation, even as brackets are busted from coast to coast.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Fellow guest mentor Brad Paisley, who worked alongside Palmer for the mentorship session, was also entranced by Richardson’s performance.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrance
Noun
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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This cemetery sits about a third of a mile from Cornell Orchards, giving the bees easy access to early spring blooms.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Swallows chirping from a newspaper nest above a doorway.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rivera, not yet in the doorway, is struck and falls in the hallway outside the unit.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bicyclist was transported to an area hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition, according to police.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2026
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From there, the astronauts were hoisted into helicopters and transported to the Murtha for further evaluation, completing one of the most complex and carefully choreographed phases of the mission.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And framed and hung on the door directly outside of the locker room is a life-sized contract sitting roughly eye-level with the players, ranging between six and seven feet tall.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Below are five more items that Lazarus would no doubt approve of, from a portable safe and temporary door lock to a $13 blacklight that can detect bed bugs.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There had just been a snowstorm and the plane wasn’t able to taxi all the way to the gate.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Built in 2021, the home sits behind a gate with over 1,700 feet of driveway, a private person’s dream.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Prabu said a key finding is that 10% of all the energy released as matter falls toward the black hole is carried away by the jets.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Every yard contains underground pipes that bring in services such as natural gas and water and carry away sewage.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, significant barriers to entry remain, with access to both club and international matches highly limited.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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In a converted 1909 Cow Hollow house near the marina and the Presidio, this home has a private entry and garden, and features a large picture window, a brick- ringed fireplace surrounded by built-ins, and a pass-through alcove kitchen with a Sub-Zero refrigerator.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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These fans, along with residents, will move around the city to support their team, go to the fan fest and take in all the culinary delights the Heart of America has to offer.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Entrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrance. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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