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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
Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
As there is virtually zero crime on the island, there are no room keys or locks on the doors here.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Last year, a 15-year-old boy was arrested in the Bronx after showing up to school with a backpack full of MTA gear and credentials, including multiple transit walkie-talkies, train keys and other tools.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
The group used specialized keys or access codes to gain access to power systems for the towers.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Wilberding and Lockwood made a concerted effort to work out together as much as possible during the offseason, knowing their successful pairing would be one of the keys for the Wildcats this season.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
For a brand to be cool, these are the keys.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
They were given real keys, made of solid brass.
—Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The machine worked by reading music that was encoded by holes punched into rolls of paper, which in turn directed airflows to levers that depressed piano keys.
—Adam Ozimek, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
His sons were inside, and so were Denise Lee's purse, keys and phone.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
As there is virtually zero crime on the island, there are no room keys or locks on the doors here.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Last year, a 15-year-old boy was arrested in the Bronx after showing up to school with a backpack full of MTA gear and credentials, including multiple transit walkie-talkies, train keys and other tools.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
The group used specialized keys or access codes to gain access to power systems for the towers.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Wilberding and Lockwood made a concerted effort to work out together as much as possible during the offseason, knowing their successful pairing would be one of the keys for the Wildcats this season.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
For a brand to be cool, these are the keys.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
They were given real keys, made of solid brass.
—Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The machine worked by reading music that was encoded by holes punched into rolls of paper, which in turn directed airflows to levers that depressed piano keys.
—Adam Ozimek, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Be sure to keep cars locked and keys out of reach of children, Fennell said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keys
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Wherever they’ve been challenged, from subatomic up to cosmic scales, these two classes of theories have always emerged victorious.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Mar. 2026
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But because genre storytelling already has to fight to be recognized as art, that perception can tip the scales in a close race.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The limits will be largely enforced by the city’s school zone speed cameras, roughly 2,400 of which are authorized to issue automated tickets.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the restaurants are holding raffles on Sundays throughout March, with prizes including concert tickets to shows at The Salt Shed in Chicago later this summer.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene The Somm Hotel & Spa officially opened its doors in September 2025, launching in the heart of Woodinville wine country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Once the girls got into the car, the man locked the doors and exposed himself, according to LAPD investigators.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s no ending for Heathcliff that reconciles him to the cruelty shown to him by Hindley Earnshaw, who hates him from the moment that his father brings him home.—
Radhika Jones,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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Designed by the London firm Fettle, the interior aims for sophistication, with wood panels, marble tables and a bar.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The hard-to-land tables at Place Des Fêtes and Theodora are worth it, but the area's staggering abundance of alternatives means you won't be deprived of a good meal if they're booked solid.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are people with curiosity with passports, and there are people who are afraid without passports.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the $25,000, the judge had set additional conditions that the brothers were to wear GPS monitors on home confinement, turn over their passports, stay away from victims and witnesses, and refrain from possessing guns or other dangerous weapons.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 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 department also coordinates with Metro’s public transit system to reroute buses around the caravan and implement subway station closures, Sweeney adds.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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Alonzo, who coordinates the parade and street festival, said permits and safety regulations consistently increase cost year after year, and without a title sponsor – plus pullback from typical donors – this year wasn’t possible.—
Bella Monaco,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Keys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keys. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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