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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
Cortina d’Ampezzo is perched in the Veneto region and can be reached from several major gateways, including Venice and Milan, by train or car.
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
China’s Hong Kong and Macau affairs office issued a scathing criticism of the Panama Supreme Court’s ruling that CK Hutchison’s contract to operate two Panama Canal-adjacent ports is unconstitutional—further ramping up international rhetoric surrounding the future of the gateways.
—Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
The campaign mischaracterizes facts about same-sex parenting through California cases designed to maximize outrage, while specifically targeting in vitro fertilization and surrogacy as purported gateways to promoting LGBTQ+ families.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Top American universities that serve as gateways to leadership could both broaden access and strengthen meritocratic norms in admissions by focusing more heavily on indicators of academic potential and reducing preferences that primarily track family income.
—Raj Chetty, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Cushman & Wakefield executives Brian Lagomarsino and Chad Arnold are seeking tenants for the building, which is at one of the key gateways into downtown Walnut Creek and the BART station area.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Baltimore winter storm preparations In Baltimore, the Department of Transportation is pretreating city gateways, bridges, hills, and overpasses, as well as on and off ramps to I-83 and MD 295, starting on Friday.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Merced Merced is often known as one of the gateways to Yosemite since the national park sits less than two hours away.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
The system unintentionally incentivizes crisis and criminalization as gateways to care.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
China’s Hong Kong and Macau affairs office issued a scathing criticism of the Panama Supreme Court’s ruling that CK Hutchison’s contract to operate two Panama Canal-adjacent ports is unconstitutional—further ramping up international rhetoric surrounding the future of the gateways.
—Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
The campaign mischaracterizes facts about same-sex parenting through California cases designed to maximize outrage, while specifically targeting in vitro fertilization and surrogacy as purported gateways to promoting LGBTQ+ families.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Top American universities that serve as gateways to leadership could both broaden access and strengthen meritocratic norms in admissions by focusing more heavily on indicators of academic potential and reducing preferences that primarily track family income.
—Raj Chetty, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Cushman & Wakefield executives Brian Lagomarsino and Chad Arnold are seeking tenants for the building, which is at one of the key gateways into downtown Walnut Creek and the BART station area.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Baltimore winter storm preparations In Baltimore, the Department of Transportation is pretreating city gateways, bridges, hills, and overpasses, as well as on and off ramps to I-83 and MD 295, starting on Friday.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Merced Merced is often known as one of the gateways to Yosemite since the national park sits less than two hours away.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
The system unintentionally incentivizes crisis and criminalization as gateways to care.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateways
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Police have identified a suspect in the heist, though no arrests have been made and investigators are working to nail down exactly how the thief might have been able to access her vehicle keys, authorities said.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The campaign features the models outfitted in fits from Amiri’s spring-summer collection, accessorized by martinis, sunglasses, room keys, hand bags and more framed by hotel suites, lobbies and pools.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Just 15 minutes from downtown Manama in Riffa, the doors to the Rashid Equestrian Club open up to unveil a circuit of perfect emerald grass, surrounded by desert.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The living room is anchored by a soaring stone fireplace, which is mirrored in the stone doorways throughout, while the kitchen, framed by large windows that look out on the snowy landscape, includes a banquette for casual meals.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
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Full of enticing design elements inside and out, the 5,608-square-foot home might have wooed buyers the most with its statement-making fireplaces, lovely wallpapers and tiles, or charming arched doorways and windows.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Announcing the closure on Instagram, theme park officials said that tickets originally slated for Monday could be used on any regular park operating day through the end of the year.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Judges evaluate how well the element is performed, looking for intricate entrances before the take-off, a clean landing on one foot, height, distance and fully completed rotations while the skater is in the air.—
Robert Samuels,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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That outlaws modifications to the home itself, including extra parking or sewer capacity, fire sprinklers, additional entrances or exits, or upgrades to meet current building codes.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the footage, aired by CNN affiliate WJAR, players from both teams are seen taking cover as at least a dozen shots are fired, with players and coaches rushing for the gates leading out of the rink’s benches.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Bottle contents will be verified by medical personnel at the entry gates.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Faith leaders advised community members to carry their passports or immigration documents to the mosque.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Manager Hakmiyeh Ibrahim of the Roj camp in northeastern Syria told The Associated Press that relatives of the Australians said the Australian government had prepared the camp residents' passports and travel paperwork and suggested that their families collect those documents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Book through various companies such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up on any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gateways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateways. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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