entrances 1 of 2

plural of entrance
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2
as in doorways
the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure when you come, use the entrance on the right side of the building

Synonyms & Similar Words

entrances

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of entrance

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of entrances
Noun
Thirty minutes after gates were meant to open to the free event, small crowds were still waiting outside security entrances as organizers sorted out power outages and moved the last of the construction material out of view. Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 26 June 2026 These areas often have awkward entrances and lack ventilation, which allows heat to build quickly. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Contingency lane closure, as needed, would see Miami police temporarily close the northbound right lane on Biscayne Boulevard directly in front of Bayfront Park to improve crowd circulation, and enhance safety conditions near event entrances and gathering areas. Howard Cohen june 24, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Their burrows are extensive, with at least two entrances. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 Capoy said the suspects managed to bring the guns onto the campus because there was only one guard on duty at multiple entrances and exits. CBS News, 22 June 2026 Position them in sheltered, high-traffic seating areas, pathways, and entrances to best appreciate the aromas. Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 June 2026 Yes; the property features accessible rooms and central entrances. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 Maintaining situational and spatial awareness, such as moving quickly, following the flow of people, and not blocking entrances with luggage, helps everything run smoothly. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrances
Noun
  • Trump will make a rare trip to Capitol Hill on June 24 to address Senate Republicans behind closed doors.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • French doors at the far end spill open to the garden and pool area, with landscaping courtesy of Sheila Wertimer.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • From there, oversized doorways lead into formal living and dining rooms.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 June 2026
  • And then, slowly, building the kind of inner architecture that makes the narrow doorways visible again.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • The effort involves around 120 private planes and transports nearly 1,000 athletes and coaches free of charge.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • On Wednesday, June 17, the Lancaster County park's Sky Ride, an open-air gondola that transports guests across the property, stopped while guests were on board, a park spokesperson said in a statement shared with PEOPLE.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Book through various companies, such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up at any of the nearby public beach accesses.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Rather than pursuing code maliciousness, limit code behavior regarding networking calls, file accesses and memory execution.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The project will have a net increase of six gates by relocating two gates to the east side and adding six new gates on the west side.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
  • World Cup fever is filling the stands at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but just outside the gates, local businesses are seeing the impact up close.
    Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
  • Still, in its charms the production delights.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Louis rips his spine out, dislocates his jaw, and reads Claudia’s diary entries about how she was repeatedly assaulted by him.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • New entries include Neon horror feature Leviticus.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
  • For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.
    Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Entrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrances. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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