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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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For Starbucks patrons at an upscale mall in Beijing’s central business district – the same complex where the company first opened its doors in China in 1999 – the news doesn’t come as a complete surprise.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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But when a better father would stick around to order a round of hot drinks for everyone, Lee bolts for the door.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 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 drain outlets feature 40-mm valves for attaching a hose to better manage and direct the drainage flow or connect to a campsite drainage hookup.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 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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Messengers had to use side or back entrances when delivering contracts and blueprints and photobooks to banks, law firms, and fashion houses.—
Evan Friss,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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