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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
Located near North Conway, one of the Northeast’s main gateways to the White Mountain National Forest, the new 86-acre outpost will sit within easy reach of iconic hikes like Mount Washington, the Northeast’s highest peak, and the waterfalls along the 34-mile Kancamagus Highway.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
For nature lovers, Syracuse is also an easy gateway to the outdoors.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Connected to the panel are two adjustable arms, which move up and down the frame and serve as the gateway to your strength training.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
Instead of running physical cables that connect your home or RV to the greater internet, Starlink uses a series of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites that communicate between your home dish and a terrestrial gateway somewhere else on Earth.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
For nature lovers, Syracuse is also an easy gateway to the outdoors.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Connected to the panel are two adjustable arms, which move up and down the frame and serve as the gateway to your strength training.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
Instead of running physical cables that connect your home or RV to the greater internet, Starlink uses a series of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites that communicate between your home dish and a terrestrial gateway somewhere else on Earth.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateway
Noun
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When Delbert returned in the early afternoon, Terri was not present but such personal items as her wallet, cell phone, car and keys were still at the home.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Haberman said the key is for officials to communicate with the community and figure out what their concerns are to not cast too wide of a net with enforcement.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
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That’s why employees receive free and discounted access to our full line of organic hemp products.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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Equity in food access at Plant Joy Deli Childs' energy around her business comes back to her core belief that food, especially healthy options, shouldn't be out of reach for anyone.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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When confronted, Billy, Sutton’s ex-boyfriend, explains that the table represents a doorway to the next world, reflecting Jonathan’s obsession with death, cycles, and human morality.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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The girl looks at her mother glowering in the doorway.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The interior zippered pocket is also perfect for keeping passports, tickets, or snacks easily accessible.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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According to a criminal complaint obtained by WKBN, Thomas and a woman entered the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium without tickets through a temporary exit amid the zoo's remodeling.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Where to stay One 1913 Beaux-Arts building and one modern structure joined by a courtyard, Ignacia Guest House has nine rooms, a pink lounge, a library, and a kitchen and dining space with French doors that lead outside.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The panic began when a pilot reportedly heard knocking on the cockpit door and was unable to contact his crew.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The White House has not been placed on lockdown, but the road leading to the gate is expected to remain closed until police remove the vehicle, the The New York Times stated, citing the Secret Service.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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When the gates close in emergency situations, there can be traffic congestion in the tunnels.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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Also known as citizenship through investment, golden visas have skyrocketed in popularity among Americans seeking to acquire a second passport, either as a safety net or to relocate.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the judge only required Rozier to put up his $6 million Florida home as collateral for bond and surrender his passport by tomorrow afternoon.—
Dan Gallo,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Daytime diners enter through the boutique, while a dedicated street-level entrance opens for evening service.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The tiny house features generous glazing, including a double glass door entrance which opens next to the combined living/sleeping area.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Gateway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateway. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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