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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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The war sent the price of oil up 10% Thursday as Iranian forces intensified strikes on vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving hundreds of ships stranded at its entrances.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
All bags and purses will be checked at these entrances.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Swift’s fans looked forward to her runway entrances into the stadium in front of photographers.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
That outlaws modifications to the home itself, including extra parking or sewer capacity, fire sprinklers, additional entrances or exits, or upgrades to meet current building codes.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Iran had buried entrances to tunnels at its Isfahan nuclear complex in February, leaving observers to conclude that the uranium remains stored, likely in canisters of uranium hexafluoride gas, or in disarray there after the June 2025 bombing of the site.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
The police department has been distributing flyers to condo buildings, urging them to secure their entrances to prevent the climbers from getting inside.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
However, curtains that are near entrances will become soiled more quickly than others.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
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But satellite photos published by the New York Times and Washington Post show that it was fenced off between 2013 and 2016, watchtowers were removed and public entrances had been created.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The war sent the price of oil up 10% Thursday as Iranian forces intensified strikes on vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving hundreds of ships stranded at its entrances.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
All bags and purses will be checked at these entrances.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Swift’s fans looked forward to her runway entrances into the stadium in front of photographers.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
That outlaws modifications to the home itself, including extra parking or sewer capacity, fire sprinklers, additional entrances or exits, or upgrades to meet current building codes.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Iran had buried entrances to tunnels at its Isfahan nuclear complex in February, leaving observers to conclude that the uranium remains stored, likely in canisters of uranium hexafluoride gas, or in disarray there after the June 2025 bombing of the site.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
The police department has been distributing flyers to condo buildings, urging them to secure their entrances to prevent the climbers from getting inside.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
However, curtains that are near entrances will become soiled more quickly than others.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrances
Noun
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While the Twin room includes two twin beds, none of the accommodations offer adjoining doors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The charter also embraced a mission as the neighborhood school — automatically accepting all who showed up at its doors.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Outside the building, piles of trash were seen near doorways as residents began moving out.—
Nikiya Carrero,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Music pouring out of doorways, comedians popping up in lineups, filmmakers from everywhere meeting each other between tacos and tech panels.—
Jenna MacMillan,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Taking to her beauty brand The Outset's Instagram, Johansson shared a behind-the-scenes look at her latest campaign shoot, which transports fans to an idyllic poolside getaway.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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From here, a free 10-minute shuttle transports customers to the airport.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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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
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Inbound flights were held on taxiways away from gates during the investigation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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While Mamdani spoke to reporters Monday morning at the mayoral residence, Gracie Mansion, Lang heckled from outside the gates.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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These breakfast delights might move you from the cinnamon roll camp into a whole different delight for your palate.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the filing, Lord said as of March 4, over 330,000 importers have made a total of over 53 million entries with CBP and paid about $166 billion in tariffs that now have to be refunded.—
Mae Anderson,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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France and Spain are notable as the only countries with two entries.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ellie does a great job with Christian’s birthday cake, which pleases Ben.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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That creates healthy breadth readings and pleases professional stock pickers, though in the past has not been associated with strong index advances.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Entrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrances. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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