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as in doors
the means or right of entering or participating in
entrance to the club is by invitation only
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as in transports
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 entrances
Farida Elsebai, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Despite the damage, the satellite images show Iran has buried entrances to a tunnel complex at the site, according to Reuters.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Even without a credit card attached to the sale, video from checkout lanes, store entrances and parking lots can help establish a timeline of movement before and after a purchase.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Upgrades range from new playgrounds and outdoor gathering spaces to revamped entrances and parking lots.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The security checkpoints at the Minnesota Capitol are found at four entrances.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Accessibility and Sustainability Mohonk Mountain House has accessible entrances, routes, and dining rooms, as well as ADA-compliant guest rooms.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
There are two entrances to the festival.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
During Hurricane Beryl in 2024, my family and I helped seniors in our neighborhood clear driveways and home entrances.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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High-resolution satellite imagery from February 10, 2026, analyzed by ISIS, shows Iran continuing to harden tunnel entrances at the underground complex carved into Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz.
—Farida Elsebai, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Despite the damage, the satellite images show Iran has buried entrances to a tunnel complex at the site, according to Reuters.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Even without a credit card attached to the sale, video from checkout lanes, store entrances and parking lots can help establish a timeline of movement before and after a purchase.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Upgrades range from new playgrounds and outdoor gathering spaces to revamped entrances and parking lots.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The security checkpoints at the Minnesota Capitol are found at four entrances.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Accessibility and Sustainability Mohonk Mountain House has accessible entrances, routes, and dining rooms, as well as ADA-compliant guest rooms.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
There are two entrances to the festival.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
During Hurricane Beryl in 2024, my family and I helped seniors in our neighborhood clear driveways and home entrances.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrances
Noun
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Just 15 minutes from downtown Manama in Riffa, the doors to the Rashid Equestrian Club open up to unveil a circuit of perfect emerald grass, surrounded by desert.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The goal is to construct a two-story facility that would house a state of the art training center where police would practice how to deal with armed attackers in complex buildings where tactics can vary depending on corners, doorways, stairwells and other features.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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In addition, the first floor windows have been redesigned, with more doorways leading to the new East Wing garden.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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To demonstrate its capabilities, the AI visually transports Jia through a series of shifting cinematic landscapes, placing the director inside stylized environments that evoke the visual worlds associated with his films.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The result is a floral, fruity, and undeniably elegant scent that transports you to the south of France, donning a little black dress with a martini in hand.—
Allure,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Book through various companies such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up on any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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In the footage, aired by CNN affiliate WJAR, players from both teams are seen taking cover as at least a dozen shots are fired, with players and coaches rushing for the gates leading out of the rink’s benches.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Bottle contents will be verified by medical personnel at the entry gates.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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Eva’s romance with her husband, Franklin Plaskett, delights and amazes her.—
Adelle Waldman,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Heyward’s involvement suggests the film will aim for a blend of humor and heart — a hallmark of the best entries in the romantic comedy genre.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To see so many moments where films have been getting such strong reactions from audiences and from critics really pleases me.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Entrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrances. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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