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as in tickets
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
a good education is the key to success
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as in doors
the means or right of entering or participating in
he had found the key to her heart
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as in reconciles
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
her response was perfectly keyed to the situation
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Recent Examples of keys
Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
There are no room keys either, because there's no one to lock out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Keep tabs on everyone, take the keys away for a few days when appropriate?
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
With the contract signed and keys in hand, Adler set about doing the work her firm is known for—highlighting classic structural elements, preserving history through painstaking refurbishment, and formulating the perfect mix of modern, bespoke, and antique elements.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2026
This buckle-closure bucket bag fits all your small essentials—phone, wallet, keys, AirPods, and a few can’t-leave-home-without makeup staples.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
The keys are in the ignition or cup holder, making the vehicle an easy target.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
For decades, the halls of the historic brick building at 17th and McGee streets were filled with the sounds of clicking typewriter keys and smells of fresh newsprint.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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
Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Microsoft handed the government encryption keys for customer data.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 Jan. 2026
Eco effort The hotel adheres to Hyatt’s global standards for sustainability, with robust waste and recycling initiatives, extensive energy and water recycling programs, and the use of World of Hyatt digital keys through your phone, to reduce the number of plastic room keys in use.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Zella’s Move In Pocket Joggers feature a side-zip security pocket to keep small items like cards and keys safe, and they’re currently marked down to just $30.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Medical Recreational and medical No legalization Use the arrow keys ↑↓←→ to navigate through the map regions.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
Staci Large Tote Set This tote includes a detachable zip pouch to stash your lipstick and mascara, or use it as an easy-to-grab phone, wallet, and keys combo.
—Sheri Kaz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
What Bentley keys into, above all else, are his actors, particularly Edgerton.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 21 Nov. 2025
Damian Moreno keys a defense that has 24 sacks.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
Marlana McElvaine’s car was found abandoned, with her keys and work badge still inside, the station reported.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
There are no room keys either, because there's no one to lock out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Keep tabs on everyone, take the keys away for a few days when appropriate?
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
With the contract signed and keys in hand, Adler set about doing the work her firm is known for—highlighting classic structural elements, preserving history through painstaking refurbishment, and formulating the perfect mix of modern, bespoke, and antique elements.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2026
This buckle-closure bucket bag fits all your small essentials—phone, wallet, keys, AirPods, and a few can’t-leave-home-without makeup staples.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
The keys are in the ignition or cup holder, making the vehicle an easy target.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
For decades, the halls of the historic brick building at 17th and McGee streets were filled with the sounds of clicking typewriter keys and smells of fresh newsprint.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
The senior first baseman/pitcher is one of the area’s top hitters and keys the Panthers’ playoff hopes.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Microsoft handed the government encryption keys for customer data.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 Jan. 2026
Eco effort The hotel adheres to Hyatt’s global standards for sustainability, with robust waste and recycling initiatives, extensive energy and water recycling programs, and the use of World of Hyatt digital keys through your phone, to reduce the number of plastic room keys in use.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Zella’s Move In Pocket Joggers feature a side-zip security pocket to keep small items like cards and keys safe, and they’re currently marked down to just $30.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Medical Recreational and medical No legalization Use the arrow keys ↑↓←→ to navigate through the map regions.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
Staci Large Tote Set This tote includes a detachable zip pouch to stash your lipstick and mascara, or use it as an easy-to-grab phone, wallet, and keys combo.
—Sheri Kaz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
What Bentley keys into, above all else, are his actors, particularly Edgerton.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 21 Nov. 2025
Damian Moreno keys a defense that has 24 sacks.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keys
Noun
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If my outfit is looking a little too flat, a little too monochrome, the Barbie pink scales have a way of brightening it up.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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San Diego County calibrates scales used for weighing precious metals.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
24 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
Noun
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The Deluxe Suites come with elegant French doors that open onto an oversized private terrace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Share beauty and ideas to open friendly doors today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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By reframing effectiveness through the dual lens of character and context integrity, this approach offers a more realistic theory of leadership—one that reconciles the bright and dark sides and emphasizes the moral compass leaders need to advance the common good.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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After a lot of ups and downs — and a breakup — the couple reconciles and gets married in the Season 1 finale.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At the entrance, busy setting up tables and pasting ISIS flags onto the wall, was Abdul Hadi.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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The study, maybe the city’s most high-taste study imaginable, has Prouvé tables and a Steven Parrino behind the reading nook.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The benefits are so great that wealthy Americans are paying upwards of 500,000 euros (about $589,115) for golden passports offered by countries such as Portugal and Italy.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Modern devices and other items that utilize this technology range from simple, everyday objects like passports and contactless credit cards, to larger-scale situations in healthcare, inventory tracking and more.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 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
Verb
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The clinical social worker coordinates placement with community resources and the classification and parole representative.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Outside, technology coordinates school sports, helps bus drivers find the right route and maintains students’ health records.—
Adam Echelman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Keys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keys. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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