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as in keys
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 doors
the means or right of entering or participating in
Denver is the gateway to the West
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Recent Examples of gateways
Future quantum gateways may connect quantum and conventional computing environments.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Several of these mountain towns act as base camps for outdoor adventures; others are gateways to some of the country’s greatest national parks.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Amtrak has several routes that stop directly in cities that are gateways to some of the most popular national parks in the US.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Airbnb specifically highlights Sevierville, Tennessee—the hometown of Dolly Parton and one of the gateways to Great Smoky Mountains National Park—as a destination worth adding to your summer radar.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
And while the film industry is one often considered to be ruled by informal gateways and insider circles, thus far, the Rover team hasn’t encountered any pushback from directors uneager to share their secrets.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 20 May 2026
The historic walls are the natural starting point — a mile‑long circuit framing everything from medieval gateways to modern political murals.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Gaiman works like The Sandman and American Gods have served as inviting gateways to imaginary worlds for multiple generations of readers and viewers.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 May 2026
To take back control, companies have to give up on walled gardens and build gateways.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Several of these mountain towns act as base camps for outdoor adventures; others are gateways to some of the country’s greatest national parks.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Amtrak has several routes that stop directly in cities that are gateways to some of the most popular national parks in the US.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Airbnb specifically highlights Sevierville, Tennessee—the hometown of Dolly Parton and one of the gateways to Great Smoky Mountains National Park—as a destination worth adding to your summer radar.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
And while the film industry is one often considered to be ruled by informal gateways and insider circles, thus far, the Rover team hasn’t encountered any pushback from directors uneager to share their secrets.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 20 May 2026
The historic walls are the natural starting point — a mile‑long circuit framing everything from medieval gateways to modern political murals.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Gaiman works like The Sandman and American Gods have served as inviting gateways to imaginary worlds for multiple generations of readers and viewers.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 May 2026
To take back control, companies have to give up on walled gardens and build gateways.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateways
Noun
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This sleeveless mini dress features a modern square neckline, an open back, and convenient side pockets for your phone, wallet, keys, lip gloss, and other essentials.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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There was a battered oversized computer keyboard with bold black letters on bright yellow keys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The entrance is set back from the road, and massive doors swing open automatically, leading guests into a small, windowless lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Chris Hall told The Star at the time that Skydive Kansas City had experienced steady growth since opening its doors.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Accessibility and Sustainability Eight rooms are fully accessible, with roll-in showers and wider doorways.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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The leads can be overwrought, shouting lines across the stage while the Gothic-style doorways, sharp directional lighting and ooh-ahh practical effects do their complicated dance.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Are World Cup tickets available in Miami — and at what price?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Yes; the property features accessible rooms and central entrances.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Maintaining situational and spatial awareness, such as moving quickly, following the flow of people, and not blocking entrances with luggage, helps everything run smoothly.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Lines at the gates moved quickly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Before the opening of SoFi Stadium’s gates, a security official from the security contractor CSC told The Athletic that he had been instructed — and had, in turn, instructed all of his staffers — to not let fans enter with flags bearing any Iranian pre-revolution imagery.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Taiwan’s foreign ministry said the scholars’ passports and mobile phones were confiscated and they were detained for more than 20 hours before being deported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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On the outside, a zippered pocket keeps smaller items within easy reach — a handy feature for passports and phones.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Book through various companies, such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up at any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Gateways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateways. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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