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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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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 dog followed its owner, Thomas Schmidt, to the gate of the house at 4822 Country Club Blvd. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 22 July 2026 Ask for a map at the gate to find the graves and pay your respects. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026
Verb
Identity Still Stands Between Vision And Scale Identity is the gating factor in this next phase. — Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Casa de Esperanza is gated, there are security cameras on the premises and the complex employs private security, according to the statement. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 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
  • Walking through the doors of Valkyrie Arms Training in Meridian, you are greeted by a large mural of 19th century women on the Western frontier, dressed in period gowns and gazing into the distance — and wielding firearms.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
  • The person knocked on the door and was let in by Chavez, and the video recording device was disconnected about 10 minutes later, investigators have said.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of door
Noun
  • If the mood feels heavy, don’t diagnose everyone from the doorway.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
  • There, officers found Knowles, who was deceased, and Clark lying in front of a doorway to the bar.
    — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of doorway
Noun
  • Locate your main shut-off valve in basements, attics, or near your front sidewalk.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
  • In 1955, nearly all pipeline valves were manually run, often requiring vast numbers of workers to operate them.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 22 July 2026
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  • The price tag has since ballooned to over $14 million, and more than two weeks after Independence Day, the pool is empty and fenced off from the public.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 July 2026
  • The school recently announced an expansion of its indoor sports complex — in addition to staples like a weight room and a large sports hall for different activities, the facility will also include a fencing salle, a squash center and more.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of fence
Noun
  • Care providers in Ituri went on strike in July, blocking the entrance to Bunia General Hospital.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 22 July 2026
  • Hanging above the entrance to a number of buildings in Bucharest, there is a bright red disc about the size of a standard traffic sign.
    — Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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