1
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
It’s recommended to make copies of passport ID’s, green cards, I-94 work authorization forms, birth certificates for themselves and their children and any other relevant forms that could be useful to an immigration attorney, Velasquez said.
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Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Lucy accompanied Vonn everywhere on tour, even holding three passports.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
The index considers 199 passports and 227 destinations.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Across many borders, immigration officers are trained to scrutinize passports for unauthorized alterations or markings.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
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Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Lucy accompanied Vonn everywhere on tour, even holding three passports.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
The index considers 199 passports and 227 destinations.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Across many borders, immigration officers are trained to scrutinize passports for unauthorized alterations or markings.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passport
Noun
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No one won the jackpot on Monday, but three tickets in New York matched five numbers to win $1 million each.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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How much is a Powerball lottery ticket today?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
26 Oct. 2025
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In the 23 years since its independence, Timor-Leste has made significant progress in nation building, expanding critical infrastructure like roads, airports, and internet access.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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On the table before the two leaders, who met at Busan’s Gimhae Air Base, were a range of thorny issues including tariffs, China’s sweeping export controls on rare earths, US restrictions on Chinese access to American high-tech, and China’s role in the illicit fentanyl trade.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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When Delbert returned in the early afternoon, Terri was not present but such personal items as her wallet, cell phone, car and keys were still at the home.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Haberman said the key is for officials to communicate with the community and figure out what their concerns are to not cast too wide of a net with enforcement.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rinse all areas thoroughly with warm water, and then use a glass cleaner for streak-free doors.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Residents were urged to lock their doors and stay vigilant.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The arch, similar to Paris's iconic Arc de Triomphe, would serve as a gateway to Washington while entering via the Arlington Memorial Bridge from Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Museum of Art and Design at Miami-Dade College, which has made its home in the historic landmark since 2012, returns with a new art exhibition tying into the building’s legacy as a gateway for migration.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 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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Their accession to the alliance – which ended longstanding policies of non-alignment – was spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The hardware represents the San Diego chipmaker’s entry into the data center market and places the company in direct competition with NorCal peers Nvidia and AMD.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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In the July 2025 entry of his weekly newsletter, the dad of three penned a message about finding fulfillment in life outside of the sports world.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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In 1898, architect René Binet unveiled his design for the Porte Monumentale, a grand three-legged archway intended to serve as the entrance portal to the upcoming 1900 Paris Exposition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Interior-design firms are touting their ability to build restaurants around delivery, with bike parking, clear signage, dedicated entrances, wallfuls of cubbies to shove bags into—essentially trying to cram two experiences into a building that used to house one.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Passport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passport. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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