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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
Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
For homebuyers, that could mean less waiting, fewer surprises, and a smoother path to getting the keys in hand.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
TreVeyon Henderson covered 12 yards on a wham run, then 18 more on a misdirection toss where fullback Jack Westover and right guard Mike Onwenu presented false keys that indicated an inside run while Henderson zipped outside.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
These shockproof, waterproof silicone holders can be stashed in your suitcase, attached to your car keys, or tucked into your wallet.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
These keys expire quickly, preventing overreach and reducing the data that must be stored.
—Keivan Navaie, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2025
Take losing your car keys, which happens to most people occasionally.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Over the last three games, the Cleveland Browns have given the keys of the offense to rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
These Panthers have a chance to actually do something good this season, but Young’s mobility is one of the biggest keys.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Other companies explain how their security keys fit into your cybersecurity toolkit, such as Yubico's posts about open authentication standards supported by its products, or the list of services accepting hardware security keys sponsored by Nitrokey (linked to by Google).
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
Police warn seniors to do their research before investing in any digital currency, keep their digital wallet keys private — especially from newfound online love interests, and to be skeptical of social media ads and unsolicited investment offers.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
To bring up help at any point in time, press control, shift, and h keys together.
—Patrick Merrell, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
In particular, the LEAP keys, as befitting their central importance, were given a row to themselves in an eye-catching shade of pink.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Evidence pointing directly to Avery’s involvement included drops of his blood that were found in Halbach's Toyota RAV4 and her keys, which were found in his bedroom along with his DNA, per the Post-Crescent.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
For homebuyers, that could mean less waiting, fewer surprises, and a smoother path to getting the keys in hand.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
TreVeyon Henderson covered 12 yards on a wham run, then 18 more on a misdirection toss where fullback Jack Westover and right guard Mike Onwenu presented false keys that indicated an inside run while Henderson zipped outside.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
These shockproof, waterproof silicone holders can be stashed in your suitcase, attached to your car keys, or tucked into your wallet.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
These keys expire quickly, preventing overreach and reducing the data that must be stored.
—Keivan Navaie, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2025
Take losing your car keys, which happens to most people occasionally.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Over the last three games, the Cleveland Browns have given the keys of the offense to rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
These Panthers have a chance to actually do something good this season, but Young’s mobility is one of the biggest keys.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Kuminga keys third quarter run Much has been made about Kuminga’s fit with veteran frontcourt mates Green and Butler.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Other companies explain how their security keys fit into your cybersecurity toolkit, such as Yubico's posts about open authentication standards supported by its products, or the list of services accepting hardware security keys sponsored by Nitrokey (linked to by Google).
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
Police warn seniors to do their research before investing in any digital currency, keep their digital wallet keys private — especially from newfound online love interests, and to be skeptical of social media ads and unsolicited investment offers.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
To bring up help at any point in time, press control, shift, and h keys together.
—Patrick Merrell, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
In particular, the LEAP keys, as befitting their central importance, were given a row to themselves in an eye-catching shade of pink.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keys
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) explains that Cane Corso's can tip the scales over 100lbs when they’re fully developed.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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With the ruling, the scales of the case have tipped in favor of the authors.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fans can also start booking pre-sale tickets for her new museum, Dolly’s Life of Many Colors, which will be located on the third floor of the hotel.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Budget-conscious fans can find affordable options in several markets, with Nashville tickets starting at $63 on Vivid Seats, San Francisco at $65 on Vivid Seats, and Denver at $67 on SeatGeek.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fortunately, Marty, posing as a federal agent here to arrest Lee for harassment, bursts through the One Well doors in the nick of time.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For Starbucks patrons at an upscale mall in Beijing’s central business district – the same complex where the company first opened its doors in China in 1999 – the news doesn’t come as a complete surprise.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Aligning fast joints with slow jets The paper’s central innovation is a multirate MPC design that reconciles the different response speeds of a humanoid’s joint actuators and jet engines.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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And not unlike that earlier film, this one takes its tale of debauchery and rectitude and reconciles everything with a fiery third act.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The reason for the parade of customers, many of them first-time visitors, was the boxes of free fruits and vegetables -- apples, tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes and onions -- sitting atop two tables and inside multiple boxes under them.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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Guests can expect amenities like complimentary in-room refreshments, a game room stocked with billiards tables and classic board games, and a modern fitness center equipped with infrared saunas.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With the introduction of digital product passports (DPPs), the end-to-end traceability across the product value chains provides comprehensive information about each product’s origins, materials, environmental impact and disposal recommendations used by brands, resellers and consumers alike.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Lucy accompanied Vonn everywhere on tour, even holding three passports.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 Oct. 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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That is roughly two-thirds of the county’s housing units designated for that purpose and could cause many people to become homeless again, warned Lisa Bates, the CEO of Sacramento Steps Forward, which coordinates federal homelessness funding for the area.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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And earlier this month, Crystal launched the Corporate Waste Management System Framework, which coordinates waste management across the company’s factories to maximize the re-use of waste materials.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Keys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keys. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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