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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
Police were called to the home following a report of a man attempting to force entry into the home, which was occupied by a woman and child.
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Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Some consider Basil Hayden to be sort of the entry level whiskey label in the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection, and there are some valid reasons for that.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Graphic tees more broadly remain a key entry point, especially those tied to music, motorsports, and legacy brands.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Here, a stucco-and-stone entry provides a contrasting warmth through the simple addition of wooden pillars on the porch.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
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Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Some consider Basil Hayden to be sort of the entry level whiskey label in the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection, and there are some valid reasons for that.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Graphic tees more broadly remain a key entry point, especially those tied to music, motorsports, and legacy brands.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Here, a stucco-and-stone entry provides a contrasting warmth through the simple addition of wooden pillars on the porch.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entry
Noun
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The spacious primary bedroom can fit a king and comes with one of the apartment’s two closets (the other is just off the foyer) and southeastern exposures that look out on a church and townhouses.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
13 Apr. 2026
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The crowd had gathered in the foyer to hear the sculptor give his speech.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Magyar, whose party Tisza won a super-majority in parliament which will enable deep and quick reforms, has said his government will prioritize policies affecting judicial independence, academic and media freedom and anti-corruption in order to get access to the money.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Jen Massey, representing the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and nominated by member Yolanda Narvaez, said that partnering with food pantries, schools, churches and shelters the food bank is able to help them to provide consistent access to food.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Players will search through every hallway for secret rooms and look for hidden paths to gain upgrade resources and mods that will make the campaign easier or open up new combat opportunities.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Residents could have to take on such tasks as staffing doors, sorting packages, mopping hallways, sweeping sidewalks and hauling trash to the curb.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It's believed the guest accidentally left the hotel door open.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Behind the bar there's a squad car door hanging that's riddled with bullet holes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Florida Justice Association — the trial lawyer lobby — spent millions to stop the reforms Maxwell now blames for failing consumers.—
David Wilson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Their efforts lead them in the season’s last two episodes to Paris, where Frank was planning to celebrate his 80th birthday with his children — only for him to be gunned down in a hotel lobby by an assassin who had been sent to kill Teddy for a deal gone wrong.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even the bathrooms are futuristically secure, guarded by sliding electronic doors that require ID cards for both entrance and, for some reason, egress.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
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Non-Evanston residents can also purchase daily beach tickets at beach entrances (no cash allowed), at the Dempster Street Beach office at 1251 Lake Shore Blvd.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The narrative includes a historical account of Akbar’s father, Humayun, before embarking on a year-by-year account of Akbar’s rule, from his accession in 1556 to 1572, the 17th year of his rule.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Decades later, King Charles' son Prince William did not have an investiture ceremony after the King named him as the new Prince of Wales following his accession to the throne upon Queen Elizabeth's death in September 2022.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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The annual event takes place at USC and general admission is free — separate ticket admissions are required for some talks — more info can be found here.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The move to Atlanta was a struggle by Griner’s own admission.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Entry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entry. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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