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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
The hotel is located in downtown Medora (gateway to the South Unit) and is walkable to restaurants, shops, and family-friendly activities.
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Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
Residency, a mandatory three- to seven-year apprenticeship, depending on specialty, is the sole gateway to board certification and independent medical practice in the United States.
—Vanessa Grubbs, STAT, 1 June 2026
Instead of booking expensive direct first-class tickets, many are using points programs, traveling during shoulder season and routing through larger gateway cities like Barcelona, Lisbon or Madrid before continuing onward.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
For centuries, the town was the gateway to the Simplon Pass, a vital trading route across the Alps to the wealthy states of Venice and Milan.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
Residency, a mandatory three- to seven-year apprenticeship, depending on specialty, is the sole gateway to board certification and independent medical practice in the United States.
—Vanessa Grubbs, STAT, 1 June 2026
Instead of booking expensive direct first-class tickets, many are using points programs, traveling during shoulder season and routing through larger gateway cities like Barcelona, Lisbon or Madrid before continuing onward.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
For centuries, the town was the gateway to the Simplon Pass, a vital trading route across the Alps to the wealthy states of Venice and Milan.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateway
Noun
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After the victim parked near her home, the thieves displayed handguns and demanded money and her keys.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The key, in my opinion, is that OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges have to win their matchups.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The relationship also gives Azerbaijan access to a critical diplomatic resource, according to Joshua Kucera, a senior analyst for the Crisis Group, allowing Baku to utilize Israel’s lobby in Washington, DC.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Your access will continue until the end of your current subscription after which the cancellation will take effect and no further charges will be made.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Investigators said the school matron failed to open an emergency door, forcing all students to scamper through a single doorway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The story follows a furniture store owner (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who finds a secret doorway that leads him to a seemingly endless stretch of nondescript rooms.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
3 June 2026
Noun
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As of publication, the cheapest tickets for a Knicks home game at MSG are selling for nearly $4,000 apiece.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Two national chains with locations in Treasure Valley are offering discounts on tickets for family-friendly films and snacks.—
Hali Smith
June 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Delisle rushed them out the door, tapping her wristwatch.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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There’s a Louise Bourgeois in The Red Room; a water installation by Tadao Ando outside the front door; and Damien Hurst in the Hélène Darroze flagship restaurant.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The plan was to walk to the Ecuadorian embassy, on Avenue de Messine, west into the Eighth Arrondissement, just south of the gate into Parc Monceau.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The pool villas are also a good choice as the main gate is big enough for a wheelchair, and staff can put a ramp on the step by the front door.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Scroll on my phone, check if my passport is still there (for the 1,000th time), and twiddle my thumbs?—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The couple demanded her passport and would not pay her salary on several occasions.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The resort also has an ADA check-in counter, wheelchair-friendly entrance paths, and ADA seating at Jory.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Conditions at the cave entrance remain challenging, with the latest rainfall causing flash flooding.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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“Gateway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateway. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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