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as in key
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
hopefully, my college degree will be a gateway to a high-paying job
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
Denver is the gateway to the West
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Recent Examples of gateway
In launching the Port Community System (PCS), Hong Kong wants to promote digitization within its port community, improve information interconnectivity across sectors, enhance the Port of Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a transshipment hub and better connect the port with other global gateways.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Rahman said the body was transported to a hospital in Labuan Bajo, a gateway town to the park in eastern Indonesia, for identification.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
That really was the gateway to the last 15 years of my life.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
The prime property on the western gateway to town at state Route 67 and Highland Valley Road is recognizable by the Welcome to Ramona sign.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Rahman said the body was transported to a hospital in Labuan Bajo, a gateway town to the park in eastern Indonesia, for identification.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
That really was the gateway to the last 15 years of my life.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
The prime property on the western gateway to town at state Route 67 and Highland Valley Road is recognizable by the Welcome to Ramona sign.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateway
Noun
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This lightweight bag provides ample space for belongings like your keys, phone, and wallet, without weighing you down.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The key is to create a side part and then use a small barrel curling iron (a one-inch wand will do) to form a distinct wave pattern.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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The federal government pays 90% of the costs of Idaho’s Medicaid expansion, which as of early 2025 provided access to care for about 90,000 lower-income Idaho residents who earn too much to qualify for standard Medicaid but not enough for private insurance discounts.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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With less access to scholarships and aid, some students may elect to choose a different path of study, potentially sinking enrollment below the quotas set by the law enacted last year.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ryans stood a few yards inside the doorway of the visitors’ locker room and greeted every player with a few words of encouragement and a handshake and hug.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Thompson also profiles Daniel Hodges, a police officer who was pinned against a doorway and beaten while attempting to prevent the mob from breaching the building.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Zavala, who picked up his ticket for the Veterans Day drawing at the Kwik Star convenience store at 1200 Chatham Ave.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Fans are finding frightening, four‑figure prices for tickets to the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the University of Miami and Indiana University on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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When an agent attempted to open the drivers side door of the vehicle, Good put the vehicle into reverse before putting it into drive, according to CBS.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The committee has called on state officials to testify in closed-door, transcribed interviews, while requesting suspicious activity reports from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, along with a staff-level briefing from the Justice Department.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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While interviewing the mayor, a vehicle was seen entering the property after the gate was opened.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Agents reportedly found Wu again, who admitted to taking videos of the B‑2 Spirit aircraft and numerous photographs of the base, including its perimeter fencing, a gate and military equipment.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Furthermore, sometimes passengers get to the gate and don’t have their passports or tickets readily available, which causes even more congestion, slowing the entire boarding process down.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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To encourage both visitors and locals to see not only the flag displays but all the other art on offer in Johnson County, the public art division will launch an art passport guide later this year that leads people to various local sites.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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As of Monday evening, some entrances to the mall had been blocked by chainlink fences.—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Other features include an entrance plaza, a new seventy-four-seat forum, an enlarged seventh-floor sky room, and three new elevators, to improve circulation.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Gateway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateway. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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