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as in ticket
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
meeting that movie director could be your passport to a big acting career
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
to its followers, the cult seemed like their passport to heaven
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Recent Examples of passport
The congressman returned home last Fourth of July to startling stories in Southern California as immigration patrols swept through communities, and one constituent told him about starting to carry a passport as proof of the right to be in the country.
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Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
As a consulate, our primary responsibility is to make sure that the interests of the Indian community, their consular needs, their passports, visas and documentation requirements are taken care of.
—Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2026
The bag is lightweight and comfortable enough to wear on long travel days, with multiple interior and exterior pockets designed to help organize your passport, wallet, and other essentials.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Participating merchants generally must fill out a refund document, and will need the traveler’s passport (or, sometimes, a photo of the passport) to do so, Steves wrote.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 May 2026
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Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
As a consulate, our primary responsibility is to make sure that the interests of the Indian community, their consular needs, their passports, visas and documentation requirements are taken care of.
—Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2026
The bag is lightweight and comfortable enough to wear on long travel days, with multiple interior and exterior pockets designed to help organize your passport, wallet, and other essentials.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Participating merchants generally must fill out a refund document, and will need the traveler’s passport (or, sometimes, a photo of the passport) to do so, Steves wrote.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passport
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As of publication, the cheapest tickets for a Knicks home game at MSG are selling for nearly $4,000 apiece.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Two national chains with locations in Treasure Valley are offering discounts on tickets for family-friendly films and snacks.—
Hali Smith
June 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2026
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The relationship also gives Azerbaijan access to a critical diplomatic resource, according to Joshua Kucera, a senior analyst for the Crisis Group, allowing Baku to utilize Israel’s lobby in Washington, DC.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Your access will continue until the end of your current subscription after which the cancellation will take effect and no further charges will be made.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
Noun
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After the victim parked near her home, the thieves displayed handguns and demanded money and her keys.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The key, in my opinion, is that OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges have to win their matchups.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Delisle rushed them out the door, tapping her wristwatch.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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There’s a Louise Bourgeois in The Red Room; a water installation by Tadao Ando outside the front door; and Damien Hurst in the Hélène Darroze flagship restaurant.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The neighborhood/area Newberg, Oregon, is the gateway to the Willamette Valley wine country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Closure of the strait, at the southern end of the Red Sea and a critical gateway to the Suez Canal, could significantly disrupt global trade.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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In the fall of 2025, the Prince and Princess of Wales relocated their family to Forest Lodge in Windsor — a residence that is expected to be their forever home, even after William's eventual accession to the throne.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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All are at different stages of the EU accession process.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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There is a brevity and directness to Liden’s work that allows for easy entry.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The pool and beach areas also have wheelchair-accessible entry points.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The resort also has an ADA check-in counter, wheelchair-friendly entrance paths, and ADA seating at Jory.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Conditions at the cave entrance remain challenging, with the latest rainfall causing flash flooding.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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“Passport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passport. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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