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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 first T-shirts were produced in a number of 1,000 and are entirely certified through a digital passport.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Before renewing her passport, Kate, 39, headed to her local Walgreens in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to get a new photo taken.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Voters must present an unexpired photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, to cast a ballot in person.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
Many travelers experience irrational fears, such as losing a passport or being a victim of crime, that can negatively affect their trips.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Before renewing her passport, Kate, 39, headed to her local Walgreens in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to get a new photo taken.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Voters must present an unexpired photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, to cast a ballot in person.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
Many travelers experience irrational fears, such as losing a passport or being a victim of crime, that can negatively affect their trips.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passport
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Major airlines like American, Delta, Southwest, United and Frontier are all waiving fees for passengers who want to change their tickets.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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While her annual lists always have great big-ticket presents (think the newest Apple AirPods and soft-to-the-touch loungewear), there are also plenty of affordable goodies to wrap up or gift as stocking stuffers.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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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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Winning back those existing consumers who remember the glamor and delight of an old-fashioned department store shopping spree is the key, says Bines.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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At Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, guests receive room keys that double as all-access passes to local museums and galleries through the hotel’s Unlock Art program.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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Now, not in pots as houseplants but growing in the ground on prominent public display, there are more than 200 accessions representing 46 species.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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King Charles became head of the Church of England upon his accession in September 2022, but he is known for his interest in interfaith relations.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The company has previously stated that its first production vehicle is planned for market entry in 2027.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Santa Rosa Police Department said in a press release that officers responded to multiple reports of a shooting at the mall and found a 15-year-old boy who had been shot, with the bullet traveling through his body, leaving entry and exit wounds in his upper shoulder and mid-back area.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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In the video released by police, two masked suspects dressed in all black swung what appeared to be a sledgehammer into the store’s windowed entrance.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Made of untreated cedar, the house has a 3-inch entrance hole and interior dimensions ideal for these larger birds.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Passport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passport. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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