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noun

ˈgāt How to pronounce gate (audio)
Definition of gatenext
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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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2
as in doorway
the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure passed through the gates of the walled city

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3
as in valve
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid opens the gate in the lock so the ships can get through the canal

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gate

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verb

as in to fence

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Recent Examples of gate
Noun
The number of gates remains the same at 14, per the agreement with the City of Burbank–however, the larger terminal means airlines can bring in larger planes. — Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Upon arrival, the imposing razor wire, high fencing, and unmistakable sound of the gate locking behind them are stark signs that a prison sentence has begun. — Scott Peyton, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
Residents are asked to double bag vines and stakes, and place them at their door or gate for pick up by the county. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 As for the overhead bin concern, most airlines offer to gate check bags for free when bins fill up, so your luggage still arrives at your destination at no extra cost. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gate
  1. door
  2. doorway
  3. valve
  4. fence
  5. entrance
Noun
  • Badly injured, Captain Machchhar somehow opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower al-Hammami, and two off-duty pilots to take control of the plane and land it in Saudi Arabia.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Soleil’s Shimmering Body Oil, bridging makeup and fragrance, is the brand’s top-selling stock-keeping unit in specialty/multi doors.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of door
Noun
  • All multi-floor buildings have elevators, and there are accessible guest rooms with mobility features and wide doorways.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The victim slumped in the doorway, while the suspect and two witnesses left the scene, according to Pizza Hut surveillance video.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of doorway
Noun
  • The two valves must then pass one another midway through their strokes, briefly deforming to squeeze past each other before resuming their pumping roles.
    — Mike McRae October 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
  • City crews are pumping out water on the streets, rebuilding beach berms and opening tide valves to help mitigate water intrusion.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of valve
Verb
  • The road through no man’s land was fenced on either side and cut through a lush green minefield with yellow flowers.
    — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Los Angeles Times reports that the plaza will be permanently fenced off, with makeshift structures to be replaced by stainless steel barriers.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of fence
Noun
  • Leo had walked into Rome's Gemelli hospital through the main entrance earlier in the day and waved to dozens of well-wishers who had gathered to greet him.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac on less than a quarter-acre in the Whitley Heights Historic Preservation Zone, the five-bedroom, five-bath abode is accessible via two street-side entrances.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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