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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
Betancur now also carries his American passport with him at all times.
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Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Sixty-nine citizens and their dependents were stripped of their passports in the first week of the year, according to the outlet, adding to at least 50,000 others since 2024.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
He was released under conditions and his passport seized, according to court records.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
The administration cited concerns about Antigua and Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment, or CBI, program, which allows a foreign national to obtain a passport in exchange for financial investments.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
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Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Sixty-nine citizens and their dependents were stripped of their passports in the first week of the year, according to the outlet, adding to at least 50,000 others since 2024.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
He was released under conditions and his passport seized, according to court records.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
The administration cited concerns about Antigua and Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment, or CBI, program, which allows a foreign national to obtain a passport in exchange for financial investments.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passport
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Zavala, who picked up his ticket for the Veterans Day drawing at the Kwik Star convenience store at 1200 Chatham Ave.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Fans are finding frightening, four‑figure prices for tickets to the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the University of Miami and Indiana University on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The federal government pays 90% of the costs of Idaho’s Medicaid expansion, which as of early 2025 provided access to care for about 90,000 lower-income Idaho residents who earn too much to qualify for standard Medicaid but not enough for private insurance discounts.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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With less access to scholarships and aid, some students may elect to choose a different path of study, potentially sinking enrollment below the quotas set by the law enacted last year.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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This lightweight bag provides ample space for belongings like your keys, phone, and wallet, without weighing you down.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The key is to create a side part and then use a small barrel curling iron (a one-inch wand will do) to form a distinct wave pattern.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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When an agent attempted to open the drivers side door of the vehicle, Good put the vehicle into reverse before putting it into drive, according to CBS.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The committee has called on state officials to testify in closed-door, transcribed interviews, while requesting suspicious activity reports from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, along with a staff-level briefing from the Justice Department.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Moab This city in eastern Utah is a gateway to the red rock wonders of the state—many of which are found within neighboring Arches and Canyonlands national parks.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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The school site sits along Interstate 4 and serves as a gateway to the town.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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The following year, after the Queen's death and Charles' accession to the throne, William and Kate were added back to the schedule as the new Prince and Princess of Wales.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Beijing ups global trade push by designating new duty-free island Beijing designated an island with an economy comparable to a small European nation as a distinct customs zone, part of efforts to drive commerce and seed China’s targeted accession to a trans-Pacific trade pact.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
22 Dec. 2025
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Critics moaned when the CFP committee picked the Hurricanes over Notre Dame as the last Power 4 entry into the playoffs.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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John Lewis, Calleja’s stepfather, previously said that before his stepson vanished, he was denied entry to a nightclub and tried to return to his residence, according to the Manchester Evening News and ITV.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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As of Monday evening, some entrances to the mall had been blocked by chainlink fences.—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Other features include an entrance plaza, a new seventy-four-seat forum, an enlarged seventh-floor sky room, and three new elevators, to improve circulation.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Passport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passport. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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