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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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2
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 estate captures the spirit of Alentejo—its slow pace, natural beauty, and rich traditions—while offering guests a gateway to explore the region through immersive on-site experiences and easy access to local attractions.
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Lottie and her connection to the wilderness is kind of a gateway for Callie.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2025
The problem with this model was that attackers gained immediate, easy and trusted access to everything once the firewall, gateway or VPN server creating this perimeter was breached.
—Venkat Viswanathan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
At home, our Xfinity WiFi gateways and extenders create a fast, reliable, and secure connection in every corner of your home.
—Comcast, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Lottie and her connection to the wilderness is kind of a gateway for Callie.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2025
The problem with this model was that attackers gained immediate, easy and trusted access to everything once the firewall, gateway or VPN server creating this perimeter was breached.
—Venkat Viswanathan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
At home, our Xfinity WiFi gateways and extenders create a fast, reliable, and secure connection in every corner of your home.
—Comcast, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gateway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateway
Noun
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The key is to ensure smartphone users know never to take or make these calls.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The urge to indulge our five senses is strong, but the key is to slow down and savor the moment, whether that’s lounging under the sun or finding peace in the stillness.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The City Council sued and requested an injunction blocking the opening of the ICE office, arguing that the agents stationed there would gain access to databases and personal information and raised concerns about deportations within the prison without due process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Garnett asked the government to submit a letter ensuring Mangione access to a separate phone line for his legal calls.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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And yet, there are our two twisted redstone doorways.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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The man can be seen lying in the doorway as the crowd applauds.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
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As of Thursday, tickets are no longer available for purchase on the festival's website.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Carey and Live Nation Las Vegas will donate $1 of every ticket purchased to Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas at Dolby Live at Park MGM to The Fresh Air Fund's Camp Mariah.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Remembering how a few crucial opportunities to work on calligraphy and design at a young age prepared him for his career in film, fashion, and painting, Yi Ming hopes to open similar doors for other young artists.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Cincinnati doesn't have a lot of left-handed relief depth, but top prospects Luis Mey and Zach Maxwell (both righties) are pounding on the door of the big leagues awaiting their call-up.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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While catching the ‘Big Six’ any time soon might be deemed fanciful – Villa’s gate receipts currently trail West Ham United and Newcastle United by £16.6m and £22.1m respectively – these are gaps the club are doubtless keen to reduce.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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What was supposed to be a revenge tour has turned into a stumble out of the gate.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Other identification that will be accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U.S. passport or passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry; Department of Defense IDs; permanent resident cards; and border crossing cards.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Even today, only 20 percent of West Virginia's citizens have a passport.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the event of a nuclear attack, traffic would halt, and instead civilians would stream in, sealing off the tunnel entrances with the aid of four concrete doors 1.5 meters thick and capable of withstanding a nuclear detonation at a distance of 1 kilometer.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
The Dial,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Gateway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateway. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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