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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
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
As far back as 2019, regulars warned about cracked concrete and damaged retaining walls and gates that could help the dam manage flooding, records show.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
One such system required only 90 million Toffoli gates, a resource-intensive operation that’s currently a prohibitively major challenge to deliver.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Fast optical shutters between each stage act as gates, controlling exactly when and where the beam travels.
—Ahmed Helal, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
There are no gates, no grand arrival sequence, no architectural peacocking.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
Thousands more were massed outside the gates.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Flood gates also have been opened at the Mio Dam along the Au Sable River in the northeastern Lower Peninsula and the Tippy Dam on the Manistee River in western Michigan, Frey said.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
One is located near CT River Landing and the other in the new gates 18-20 concourse.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
Saturday afternoon’s open practice ushered in Charlotte’s final week of spring ball, as the gates of Jerry Richardson Stadium swung open to give fans their first close look at Tim Albin’s second-year roster.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
As far back as 2019, regulars warned about cracked concrete and damaged retaining walls and gates that could help the dam manage flooding, records show.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
One such system required only 90 million Toffoli gates, a resource-intensive operation that’s currently a prohibitively major challenge to deliver.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Fast optical shutters between each stage act as gates, controlling exactly when and where the beam travels.
—Ahmed Helal, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
There are no gates, no grand arrival sequence, no architectural peacocking.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
Thousands more were massed outside the gates.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Flood gates also have been opened at the Mio Dam along the Au Sable River in the northeastern Lower Peninsula and the Tippy Dam on the Manistee River in western Michigan, Frey said.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
One is located near CT River Landing and the other in the new gates 18-20 concourse.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gates
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Fans can also now visit Prince’s home, Paisley Park, which opened its doors as a museum in October 2016.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Other neighbors ran out the doors with their arms over their heads.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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With the eventual blessing of his benevolent landlords, Grattan has completely transformed the rental unit— widening doorways, upgrading electrical systems, and reimagining every wall and ceiling.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Replicas of its shishi, or stone lions, protect the doorways of each of the 13 suites, which honor the traditional layout.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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This is the compression stroke of the engine, and the valves will be closed sealing off the combustion chamber to moisture.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Broken sprinkler heads and leaking valves can waste thousands of gallons.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Neville hedges his bet by filling us in on Michaels’ spotlight apprehension, making his reticence a through line.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Below the threshold, AI hedges your brand or ignores it.—
Jason BARNARD,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Gates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gates. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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