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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
believed that a college education was one's entry to a life of luxury
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Recent Examples of entry
When polar explorer Ernest Shackleton wrote this journal entry on October 27, 1915, his dreams of reaching Antarctica had been famously crushed — along with his ship, HMS Endurance.
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Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
He later was arrested at the hospital on counts of battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication, all misdemeanors.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
In the wake of the pandemic, Jeremy Tahari’s somewhat rough entry into the family business ultimately began—in real estate, granted.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
Ellis-Bextor spoke to Billboard that year about earning her first Billboard Hot 100 entry thanks to the film.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
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Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
He later was arrested at the hospital on counts of battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication, all misdemeanors.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
In the wake of the pandemic, Jeremy Tahari’s somewhat rough entry into the family business ultimately began—in real estate, granted.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
Ellis-Bextor spoke to Billboard that year about earning her first Billboard Hot 100 entry thanks to the film.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entry
Noun
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Before Potter signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to manage West Ham in January, a picture leaked online of him meeting their then technical director Tim Steidten in the foyer of a hotel.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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The motor court, which appears to float above the entrance to the subterranean garage, leads to the double-height foyer with ebony polished concrete floors and a floating staircase set against a wall of glass.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Typically a shutdown results in the closure of or limited access to resources at National Park Service sites, which includes the Indiana Dunes.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Observed on floors, in and around baseboards, grease trap, tables, walls, bathroom floors and walls, three-compartment sink, utility closet, hand sink, hallway, and in dining area.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The rapper could be seen dragging Cassie down the hotel hallway in surveillance footage that was shown to the jury and previously released to the public in 2024.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the 126-foot-tall Twin Towers standing guard over Wembley’s entrance drew us and thousands more inexorably forward from the nearby Underground station, a love affair was born that never quite died, no matter how shabby the old place became in its final years.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Parents navigate uncertainty Wentland is in the final stretch of study preparation for the entrance exam for Alverno's nursing program.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After the session, the three of us grabbed beers from a stand in the recording studio’s lobby.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rooftop pools, co-working lounges, bowling alleys, screening rooms, an on-site grocery, and a 24/7 attended lobby rival a five-star hotel.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Several stores, including grocery chains and retail giants, will be closing their doors in October.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though Stege Bojer admits having one foot in the door help in his pursuit to secure suppliers and low minimums.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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King Charles continued the tradition shortly after his accession, sending the first round of birthday cards from the palace shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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King Charles made William the Prince of Wales, the traditional title for the male heir to the throne, following his accession in September 2022, and Kate became the Princess of Wales in the same sweep.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Five songs into her new album, Taylor Swift makes a bold admission.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The letter also called for the return of mandatory standardized testing in university admissions and for universities to report the anonymous scores and grades of accepted and rejected students.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Entry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entry. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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