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Definition of entrancesnext
plural of entrance
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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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of entrance

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of entrances
Noun
The hotel and its accommodations have been designed with accessibility in mind, including elevators, entrances, parking, restrooms, hotel rooms, and routes to and from all restaurants, meeting, and entertainment spaces. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 Brush piles near the entrances to shallow bays and coves are other thick cover favorites of Holley’s. John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026 The two entrances to the stadium are at the facility’s west side. Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 14 May 2026 Block the muggy air from getting in to begin with by weatherstripping or sealing up potential entrances. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 Premium parking spots close to the entrances are available for $35, and must be purchased in events. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026 Huntington Ronkonkoma The agency is also encouraging people to use NICE Bus service to Flushing, Main Street and the Jamaica Bus Terminal, which are both near subway entrances. Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 12 May 2026 Hours later, the state police agency said the entrances were now open after the scene was cleared. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 The base bid of $286,615 includes replacing the foundation slab, installing new striping and equipment, resurfacing the court area with a color coating, upgrading entrances to meet ADA compliance standards, adding new benches and installing a shaded seating area. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrances
Noun
  • Just one gentle push on the doors reveals skyline views from the soaking tub or the shower.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • Now, the popular seafood restaurant on the shoreline has closed its doors and will be reopening with a completely new menu, offering authentic Greek options.
    Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Downtown businesses deal with the aftermath of folks relieving themselves in bushes, doorways and other out of sight places at night.
    Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
  • How To Use Decoy Wasp Nests To try a fake nest in your own yard, look for a site that provides shelter from weather and protection from predators, like under eaves, near doorways or garbage cans, or in thick shrubs.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • The hundred or so journalists parked not far from the Port of Granadilla have watched a steady and carefully coordinated ballet as the boat transports five passengers at a time to the port that has finally agreed to take them in.
    Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
  • The 6-foot pipe, which transports 10 million gallons of wastewater a day, is nearing the end of its life and needs to be rehabilitated and eventually replaced, OC San officials said.
    Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 May 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
Noun
  • The two ambled around the metal gates that keep out the people who don’t belong in the official areas, circled around the paved walkway and made their way toward the Aronimink clubhouse.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
  • And that opened the gates, man.
    Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
  • With symphonic works, chamber delights, and operatic thrills on the calendar, here are three of the highlights.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Studies show that since the beginning of the mega-constellation era in 2020, concentrations of potentially dangerous high-altitude air pollution stemming from satellite launches and re-entries has significantly increased.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 May 2026
  • Prosecutors say the notebook contains diary entries written by Mangione that shed light on his decision to target the executive.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Planning a summer trip that pleases curious kids, energetic teens and grandparents who want a comfortable pace?
    Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Entrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrances. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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