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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
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But by open-sourcing them, OpenAI risks sharing the blueprints to those gates.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Xavier’s return to the independent circuit will be a significant test right out of the gate.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But by open-sourcing them, OpenAI risks sharing the blueprints to those gates.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Simple, but again, the full functionality is gated behind a subscription.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gate
Noun
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Its monochromatic burst of yellow will lend a warmth to your front door year after year.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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With tuition around $400 a semester, the programs are among the most affordable in Miami-Dade, opening doors to steady jobs in fields where demand remains high and where artificial intelligence is unlikely to replace human hands.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Christmas Garland Add a touch of winter magic to bannisters, doorways, and fireplace mantels with this 72-inch garland that includes pops of red berries, faux cypress, and pine.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Russell sleeps, bathes and eats in the living room because his wheelchair can’t fit through narrow halls and doorways.—
Addie Costello,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The motor will also be easier to maintain, offering nearly 28,000 miles (45,000 km) between valve clearance checks.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, drivers are advised to check tire pressure after tires have cooled, typically three hours after driving, then remove the valve stem cap and press the gauge to the system.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Beloved by street skaters for decades, it has been fenced off since June while city officials wrestled with its fate.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Nov. 2025
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The fencing team will eventually have 24 students and just four scholarships, contributing a number of tuition-paying spots to a school that—like many of its peers—is facing growing enrollment challenges.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some of the things that are exciting in the catalog space right now are the entrance of YouTube’s free with ad service.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Instead, he was seen walking through the West Executive entrance, which is off-limits to reporters, and footage of the Syrian leader was captured behind the steel bars of the dividing fence.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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