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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
Chris Johnston, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Block off hazards such as stairs and pools using gates or fencing.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Early Sunday afternoon the lines to check in were long, but people moved steadily and orderly through the gates.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Several fire engines rushed to the scene after the blast was reported near one of the gates of the Red Fort metro station, the city's fire services said.
—NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
The reception center, a collection of white military-style tents, sat in front of the main gates of the soccer stadium.
—Daniel Gonzalez, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
As the flight reductions gradually increase, travelers can expect cascading disruptions, including mounting cancellations, delays, shrinking rebooking options, and crowded gates—especially as the start of the Thanksgiving travel period looms.
—AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
In September, Craig Gidney, a quantum computing expert at Google Quantum AI, found a way to eliminate T gates from any quantum algorithm — numerically proving that quantum computing doesn’t require complex numbers.
—Daniel Garisto, Quanta Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
When do gates open for Dreamy Draw Music Festival?
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Celebrini has since doubled down by exploding out of the gates for the San Jose Sharks this season and looking like a mini-Crosby in terms of his 200-foot game.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Block off hazards such as stairs and pools using gates or fencing.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Early Sunday afternoon the lines to check in were long, but people moved steadily and orderly through the gates.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Several fire engines rushed to the scene after the blast was reported near one of the gates of the Red Fort metro station, the city's fire services said.
—NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
The reception center, a collection of white military-style tents, sat in front of the main gates of the soccer stadium.
—Daniel Gonzalez, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
As the flight reductions gradually increase, travelers can expect cascading disruptions, including mounting cancellations, delays, shrinking rebooking options, and crowded gates—especially as the start of the Thanksgiving travel period looms.
—AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
In September, Craig Gidney, a quantum computing expert at Google Quantum AI, found a way to eliminate T gates from any quantum algorithm — numerically proving that quantum computing doesn’t require complex numbers.
—Daniel Garisto, Quanta Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
When do gates open for Dreamy Draw Music Festival?
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gates
Noun
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Costco is known to close its doors on major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
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With tuition around $400 a semester, the programs are among the most affordable in Miami-Dade, opening doors to steady jobs in fields where demand remains high and where artificial intelligence is unlikely to replace human hands.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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She’s framed through a series of doorways, simultaneously outside the walls and trapped within them.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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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
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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This includes the engine’s cylinder heads, valves, pistons, fuel system pipes, machine gun components, fuselage, the wings and the cockpit panel pieces, according to the BBC.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Gates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gates. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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