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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
Sheena Samu, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Mining roads or entrances near missile storage facilities could restrict vehicle access and make launchers more vulnerable to airstrikes.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Some residents access the park through entrances from their homes that border the natural area, so catching those who ride in the natural area can be a challenge for police.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
All entrances and exits to LaGuardia Airport along Grand Central Parkway have reopened, according to the city's Notify NYC alert service.
—Jay Blackman, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
The dining room is framed by wide, jade-green entrances.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2026
Officers often closed entrances and exits of popular parking lots to prevent people from gathering.
—Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Cities and neighborhoods across the United States install them at intersections and neighborhood entrances.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
In 2022, catastrophic flooding caused one of the main entrances to Yellowstone to close for an extended period.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
Satellite images indicate that the Iranians subsequently broke through the rubble to open the tunnel entrances, perhaps to gain access to the nuclear materials.
—Sheena Samu, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Mining roads or entrances near missile storage facilities could restrict vehicle access and make launchers more vulnerable to airstrikes.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Some residents access the park through entrances from their homes that border the natural area, so catching those who ride in the natural area can be a challenge for police.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
All entrances and exits to LaGuardia Airport along Grand Central Parkway have reopened, according to the city's Notify NYC alert service.
—Jay Blackman, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
The dining room is framed by wide, jade-green entrances.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2026
Officers often closed entrances and exits of popular parking lots to prevent people from gathering.
—Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Cities and neighborhoods across the United States install them at intersections and neighborhood entrances.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
In 2022, catastrophic flooding caused one of the main entrances to Yellowstone to close for an extended period.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrances
Noun
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Each of the car’s doors were open, and investigators found what appeared to be counterfeit bills on the ground.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Agents were busting down doors without warrants, and federal prosecutors were being pressured to investigate Good’s partner’s participation in Twin Cities ICE-watch groups.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stay away from doorways The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
Laura B. Carter,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility Accessible guest rooms with mobility features have doorways with 32 inches of clear width, there are multiple elevators available, and the swimming pool is accessible to wheelchair users.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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On their last night together before Raissa leaves, the two stumble upon a strange portal that transports them to the island of Nakali, which is filled with mythological creatures pulled from Filipino folklore and mythology.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Sil-Metropole Organisation and Infinity Zone Technology, the project transports viewers through the city’s cultural and urban highlights — from Victoria Harbour and the Peak Tram to Wong Tai Sin Temple, the Tian Tan Buddha and the Avenue of Stars.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
18 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
Noun
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The pilots said flight attendants were feeling ill and declared an emergency when no gates were immediately available.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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In total, more than 9% of TSA employees have been absent from work over the past seven days, leading to long lines for passengers trying to reach their gates, DHS added.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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Boston, who serves as showrunner, creator, writer, and executive producer of the series has been ruminating on its terrors and delights for awhile now.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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After the win by the Longhorns, who started in the First Four, there were 22 perfect entries in ESPN's bracket challenge and 27 in the NCAA's contest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Click through our gallery to see more of my selections, and head to this site for all the winning and shortlisted entries.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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But a little later, Laura asks to stay with this good Samaritan rather than go with the EMTs, an arrangement that clearly pleases Betty.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Entrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrances. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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