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as in door
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
be sure to latch the gate when you leave so the dog doesn't get out
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as in to fence
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Recent Examples of gate
Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The escalations in the airlines’ arms race comes after a legal battle over gates at O’Hare last year, which led to United emerging with five new gates.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Several other Miami Beach neighborhoods are gated, including Palm and Hibiscus islands, Star Island, the Sunset Islands, Normandy Shores and Biscayne Point.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The columns, which helped travelers find their place in line during boarding, will be replaced by digital screen displays at gates where screens are already installed starting Tuesday, Southwest said.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The escalations in the airlines’ arms race comes after a legal battle over gates at O’Hare last year, which led to United emerging with five new gates.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Passengers who board late in the process are the most likely to have to gate check their bags due to full overhead bins, but others who board a little earlier may have to find space in another part of the plane, which can make deplaning more frustrating.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Several other Miami Beach neighborhoods are gated, including Palm and Hibiscus islands, Star Island, the Sunset Islands, Normandy Shores and Biscayne Point.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gate
Noun
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Rooney went on record a few days earlier to say the door is open for a return.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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In Maye's case, getting there in just his second season, the notion of going from 4-13 to Super Bowl participant reminds us that the door is open next year, even for clubs with losing records in 2025.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Each offers a different doorway into the ideas, values, and conversations leaders need in the Age of Acceleration.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Denver Post obtained footage that shows Peters moving a large cart in a hallway and then partially pulling it behind her through a doorway.—
Megan Schrader,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The tent breaks down and stows away even more quickly, as several its multiple valves allow for fast deflation while also helping to prevent total failure in the case of a leak in one of the air frame segments.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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To start, fill the bottom chamber, or a boiler, with room temperature water—careful not to overflow above the valve, which releases pressure.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2026
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After the Orbit brand went out of business, the property was used as an auto sales lot, but neighbors say it's been vacant and fenced off for months.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Davidson also discussed plans for fencing and landscaping in the area facing the street.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Strolling past glass display cases of fossils and earthenware artifacts, my eyes landed on a rack by the main entrance with flyers advertising children’s events and local flea markets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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After the deadly attacks and the Senate chamber breach, officials closed off some of the entrances to the Capitol building.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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