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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
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Much like the quarterback communication system, the playcaller calls the play in from the sideline, and sometimes provides keys the green dot should look for before the play.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The guards leave the keys in the door and disappear.
—Carmen Maria MacHado, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
To avoid unnecessary damage, don’t place sharp objects like keys or scissors on the surface, and be cautious of clothing that could cause color transfer.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
If Fina is correct and the private keys never left its control and were subsequently securely deleted, there is no danger.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
But officers never tried to open the doors to where the shooter was holed up with his victims, dead and alive, until the final breach, instead waiting for keys or tools to break in.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
However, Disney, doesn’t hold the keys as to who will be in charge of its upcoming extravaganza.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Mail, keys, and other random items tend to make themselves at home on coffee tables, too.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Patrick Merrell, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Acme Tools has extra-long hex keys in their 31-piece DeWalt set.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Defensive back Eli Alsop keys the defense.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Markelson said he was stuck outside on the day of the fire with no real communication and with only his car keys for over seven hours.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
The group lost their keys during their excursion, so the rangers provided the group a ride to their rental lodging.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Much like the quarterback communication system, the playcaller calls the play in from the sideline, and sometimes provides keys the green dot should look for before the play.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The guards leave the keys in the door and disappear.
—Carmen Maria MacHado, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
To avoid unnecessary damage, don’t place sharp objects like keys or scissors on the surface, and be cautious of clothing that could cause color transfer.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
If Fina is correct and the private keys never left its control and were subsequently securely deleted, there is no danger.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
But officers never tried to open the doors to where the shooter was holed up with his victims, dead and alive, until the final breach, instead waiting for keys or tools to break in.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
However, Disney, doesn’t hold the keys as to who will be in charge of its upcoming extravaganza.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Mail, keys, and other random items tend to make themselves at home on coffee tables, too.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
To bring up help at any point in time, press control, shift, and h keys together.
—Patrick Merrell, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Acme Tools has extra-long hex keys in their 31-piece DeWalt set.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Defensive back Eli Alsop keys the defense.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Markelson said he was stuck outside on the day of the fire with no real communication and with only his car keys for over seven hours.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keys
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The Israeli officials who spoke to CNN said Netanyahu is considering various scales and levels of annexation options, ranging from a limited takeover of several Jewish settlements to a broader approach calling for annexation of Area C, which comprises 60% of the territory.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Also found at the site were some bony fish scales and teeth and incomplete plesiosaurian teeth, indicating a humid climate and complex ecosystem, according to the paper.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Call Carolyn Donaldson for tickets and information at 305-519-7100.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Single tickets bought in Michigan, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming matched all five numbers except for the Powerball and added the Power Play worth $2 million each.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kehl went unit to unit checking for unlocked doors before happening upon the Ferrell’s condo on the 34th floor, police say.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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The real achievement is not just the data but the doors this mission has opened.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Corvic's platform reconciles data from documents, graphs, tables, and images to solve the problem of fragmented enterprise data, a common bottleneck in AI adoption.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That said, round tables are often considered more space-efficient and encourage free-flowing conversation.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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During my visit, staff continuously mopped floors and cleared tables.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Social security cards, visas, passports and birth certificates also were targeted.—
Russ Bynum,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Some victims reported that upon arriving at Epstein’s homes, their passports were taken from them.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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The group is a loose organization that coordinates dialogue between the four nations for security purposes, including join military exercises.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Adams emphasized that the New York Police Department already coordinates with federal agencies daily.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Keys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keys. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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