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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
Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Now, TikTokers are reporting that the front-door handles have been removed and the entrances have been barricaded.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Here, Heat Elite Signature members access in-seat dining, premium grab-and-go services, and VIP entrances.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The remaining buildings were redesigned to eliminate common hallways and create private entrances to apartments.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Visitors must pay a $5 day-use fee here and at all of the park’s entrances.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The staff union picketed outside the SAG-AFTRA building, where those negotiations were held for the first two weeks, blocking entrances to the parking garage and forcing negotiators to cross a picket line to get inside.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Elevators, ramps, accessible entrances and accessible restrooms are available across the property.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Airport-style baggage and body scanners have been installed at facility entrances and the county has increased the frequency of searches and the use of drug-sniffing canines.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Disney did a good job of shepherding the family and their friends through back-door entrances to many attractions, the Sentinel reported back then.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Now, TikTokers are reporting that the front-door handles have been removed and the entrances have been barricaded.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Here, Heat Elite Signature members access in-seat dining, premium grab-and-go services, and VIP entrances.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The remaining buildings were redesigned to eliminate common hallways and create private entrances to apartments.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Visitors must pay a $5 day-use fee here and at all of the park’s entrances.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The staff union picketed outside the SAG-AFTRA building, where those negotiations were held for the first two weeks, blocking entrances to the parking garage and forcing negotiators to cross a picket line to get inside.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Elevators, ramps, accessible entrances and accessible restrooms are available across the property.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Airport-style baggage and body scanners have been installed at facility entrances and the county has increased the frequency of searches and the use of drug-sniffing canines.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrances
Noun
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All the doors were opened for them, and that’s what allowed the project to move forward in a concrete way.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trust what’s happening behind closed doors, Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Elevators travel to all passenger decks, including the observation deck, and ramps have been fitted to midship doorways leading out to the promenade deck.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The open-plan interior features a curved iron staircase and arched doorways, a gourmet kitchen, and a gas fireplace.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
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During Fenton’s time working in the Middle East with Military Sealift Command, which transports supplies to Navy ships, the Navy often made purchasing arrangements in advance with ports in the Persian Gulf, like Dubai’s Jebel Ali, the largest container port hub in the region.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But knowing a reinvention was needed, his restaurant now transports diners to another beloved place in Mexico — Oaxaca.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Frayer attended a small protest at the palace gates.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Jeffrey, who lives in San Luis Obispo, was one of the first fans through the gates.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
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Include plants that bloom at different times throughout the year for a garden that delights the senses all season long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Plans to build that economy around a unique LegacyCoin had been scrapped in favor of a complex system where players used Gems (earned in-game or purchased directly from Gala with crypto or dollars) to purchase entries in design popularity contests that ran almost continuously.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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All entries are judged on appearance, taste and texture, and if a tiebreaker is necessary, the brisket is the deciding factor.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse’s burger pleases young adults.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Entrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrances. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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