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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
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 May 2025
He was told that his little boy, who was non-verbal, opened a school gate and ran off of the property.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 May 2025
Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2025
The aircraft landed safely and taxied to gate C38, where the fire broke out.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Peacock is your one-stop destination for watching all things Kentucky Derby this Saturday, with coverage starting at noon right through the opening gate later that evening.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 May 2025
He was told that his little boy, who was non-verbal, opened a school gate and ran off of the property.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
Dali can be seen in a video obtained by ABC News walking up to gate B38 at Terminal 4 while other passengers have their boarding passes and passports checked.
—Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2025
The aircraft landed safely and taxied to gate C38, where the fire broke out.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gate
Noun
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After their van is stopped by a blockade led by Hanrahan, Isaac gets out, greets Hanrahan then promptly throws a grenade into his vehicle full of surprised troops, locking the door behind him.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Should Heiss merely have complimented her work and shut the door on her?—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Seal with Caulking Caulking is usually found around windows, sinks, bathtubs, showers, and doorways.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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These present us with a doorway into the lives of some of those who came to be called Forty-Niners.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This can damage or weaken the valves in the veins, causing blood to pool and resulting in varicose veins.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
2 May 2025
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The 31-year-old will provide reliability as a blocker, while serving as an occasional release valve over the middle.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Without protected public access, rivers can easily be privatized and fenced off.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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By identifying key strategic roles and the actions through which leaders exercise the power inherent in their roles, as well as fencing AI... Post Generative AI is reshaping industries by automating tasks and augmenting human decision-making.—
Vincent Bruni-Bossio, Devan Mescall,
Harvard Business Review,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The house also features a catering kitchen with a private entrance and bar for large events.—
Laura Kinsler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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Military Memorials Located at the entrance of Arlington National Cemetery is the Military Women’s Memorial, which recognizes the contributions of the more than three million women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the American Revolution.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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