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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
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
And that opened the gates, man.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 May 2026
Wearing her now famous blue dress, Liu struck the poses that a pair of teenagers tried to pull off for their TikToks in the SAP parking lot before the gates opened.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Access to platforms was blocked off with bicycle-rack style barricades and roll-down gates as MTA police officers stood sentry, directing people to alternative transportation.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 16 May 2026
For decades, Bob welcomed fans to the ballpark when gates opened.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The intersection has no railroad crossing gates.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark A prototype for many parks that have been fashioned after it (most notably Walt Disney’s theme parks), Tivoli Gardens has been an escape for Danes and tourists since its gates first opened in 1843.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
The difference is that in private credit, that repricing is happening slowly and through mechanisms - redemption gates, PIK accruals, covenant amendments - that are less visible to most retail investors than a declining stock price.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Noun
The two ambled around the metal gates that keep out the people who don’t belong in the official areas, circled around the paved walkway and made their way toward the Aronimink clubhouse.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
And that opened the gates, man.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 May 2026
Wearing her now famous blue dress, Liu struck the poses that a pair of teenagers tried to pull off for their TikToks in the SAP parking lot before the gates opened.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Access to platforms was blocked off with bicycle-rack style barricades and roll-down gates as MTA police officers stood sentry, directing people to alternative transportation.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 16 May 2026
For decades, Bob welcomed fans to the ballpark when gates opened.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The intersection has no railroad crossing gates.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark A prototype for many parks that have been fashioned after it (most notably Walt Disney’s theme parks), Tivoli Gardens has been an escape for Danes and tourists since its gates first opened in 1843.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
The difference is that in private credit, that repricing is happening slowly and through mechanisms - redemption gates, PIK accruals, covenant amendments - that are less visible to most retail investors than a declining stock price.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gates
Noun
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All rooms feature wheelchair-accessible doors, lowered peepholes, light switches, and closet door handles; a roll-in shower or tub with grab bars; and teletypewriters and telecommunications devices available upon request.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The shop officially opened its doors to ice cream lovers May 8 near the Charlotte Premium Outlets in Steele Creek, according to the brand’s social media channels.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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Downtown businesses deal with the aftermath of folks relieving themselves in bushes, doorways and other out of sight places at night.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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How To Use Decoy Wasp Nests To try a fake nest in your own yard, look for a site that provides shelter from weather and protection from predators, like under eaves, near doorways or garbage cans, or in thick shrubs.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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These include not releasing until the pressure isn’t a problem and easy-release steam valves.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The technology could enable the creation of reconfigurable grippers for delicate multi-object manipulation and temperature-tunable valves for fluid control.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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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 22 May. 2026.
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