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as in doors
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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Recent Examples of gates
Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, operations like gates and measurements introduce high error rates.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Over the past few months, 85 county fair gates have opened across Minnesota’s 87 counties.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
Police got involved, and park gates were shut after attendees faced hostility from anti-LGBT protesters who picketed.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
And those who live outside these gates are watching closely.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Violent anti-government unrest in 2023 left hundreds of travelers stranded at the site, which subsequently closed its gates to visitors for nearly a month.
—Mark Johanson, Outside, 25 Sep. 2025
Bottle contents will be verified by medical personnel at the entry gates.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Brightline has attributed each death to someone breaking the law by walking or driving onto the tracks and disregarding gates and warning signs.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Those looking to explore national parks may find gates shut or doors locked.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, operations like gates and measurements introduce high error rates.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Over the past few months, 85 county fair gates have opened across Minnesota’s 87 counties.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
Police got involved, and park gates were shut after attendees faced hostility from anti-LGBT protesters who picketed.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
And those who live outside these gates are watching closely.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Violent anti-government unrest in 2023 left hundreds of travelers stranded at the site, which subsequently closed its gates to visitors for nearly a month.
—Mark Johanson, Outside, 25 Sep. 2025
Bottle contents will be verified by medical personnel at the entry gates.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Brightline has attributed each death to someone breaking the law by walking or driving onto the tracks and disregarding gates and warning signs.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gates
Noun
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Several stores, including grocery chains and retail giants, will be closing their doors in October.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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But with all of its functionality, my favorite part is the ribbed effect on the doors, which creates a gorgeous, textured look.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its modern design includes numerous arched windows and doorways that soften up the architecture, along with a wavy accent wall that leads you from the entrance into the rest of the abode.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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Word of Starbucks cafe closures is rippling across Southern California, with social media posts and letters in café doorways alerting customers that their coffee stop is soon to be no more.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To ensure this, veins below the heart are equipped with one-way valves pointing up toward the heart.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The 189,000-square-foot Cleveland County facility produces advanced valves, actuators, clutches, and controls for automotive, truck and off-road vehicles, according to Solero’s website.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Gates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gates. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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