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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
Workers at Europe’s two biggest seaports have temporarily suspended their labor action as more vessels pile up near the oft-congested gateways.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
The group later expanded to include beach resorts, such as Maroma on the Riviera Maya, and gateways to UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as Hotel das Cataratas in Brazil’s Iguassu National Park.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
For a landlocked country like Armenia, greater regional connectivity is a lifeline, and progress with Turkey, together with TRIPP, can transform Armenia's geography from a constraint into a strategic advantage, opening entirely new trade gateways for investors.
—Narek Mkrtchyan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Highway Police Chief Jeff Holmes said the partnership allows for cutting-edge tools to be used at two of the most important state freight gateways.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2025
Ports like Southampton, Civitavecchia and Le Havre serve as gateways to London, Rome and Paris, yet all require lengthy transfers that can easily eat up half your day ashore.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
And a space for the message that books and reading can be gateways to something bigger.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Through such partnerships, Lunate has become one of the region’s fastest-growing gateways to alternative investors looking to deploy the Gulf’s vast wealth.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
The group later expanded to include beach resorts, such as Maroma on the Riviera Maya, and gateways to UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as Hotel das Cataratas in Brazil’s Iguassu National Park.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
For a landlocked country like Armenia, greater regional connectivity is a lifeline, and progress with Turkey, together with TRIPP, can transform Armenia's geography from a constraint into a strategic advantage, opening entirely new trade gateways for investors.
—Narek Mkrtchyan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Highway Police Chief Jeff Holmes said the partnership allows for cutting-edge tools to be used at two of the most important state freight gateways.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2025
Ports like Southampton, Civitavecchia and Le Havre serve as gateways to London, Rome and Paris, yet all require lengthy transfers that can easily eat up half your day ashore.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
And a space for the message that books and reading can be gateways to something bigger.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Through such partnerships, Lunate has become one of the region’s fastest-growing gateways to alternative investors looking to deploy the Gulf’s vast wealth.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateways
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The front zipper pocket gives you easy access to your phone, iPad Mini or your book, while the larger pocket easily holds a water bottle, wallet, keys and other personal belongings.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Don’t leave your keys inside the car.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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At the press of a button, the U-Hawk automatically opens its doors and lowers its ramp for loading.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Schumacher, which was founded by Parisian Frederic Schumacher in 1889 and rose to fame during the Gilded Age, opened its doors in Milan’s upscale Brera district on Tuesday.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Restaurants and drug stores catered to crowds jamming doorways.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Of course, rugs can't hide screws in some areas, like doorways.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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There is also still availability for tickets for the visit of Porto.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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With tickets starting at $45, that’s a lot of bang for your buck.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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To protect their middens, woodrats pile dry leaves at the den entrances.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
15 Oct. 2025
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If the goal is a straightforward, budget-friendly way to watch entrances, yards, and driveways, this price makes the move painless.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Altman’s post also addressed a user complaint about the link between age-gates and erotic features.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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One of Miami’s most prolific and politically plugged-in developers, Martin is on the verge of taking control of the iconic waterfront theme park that closed its gates to the public on Sunday after 70 years as a tourist attraction.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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When traveling internationally, many countries require American passports to be valid for at least six months beyond the dates of a trip and some airlines won't allow travelers to board a flight if that's not the case, according to the State Department.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Many of them had easy access to government offices that enabled them to obtain genuine Syrian passports with fake names, according to former employees and regime figures.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Gateways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateways. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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