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as in keys
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 accessions
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 passports
Social security cards, visas, passports and birth certificates also were targeted.
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Russ Bynum, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Some victims reported that upon arriving at Epstein’s homes, their passports were taken from them.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
More Americans are keenly searching for ways to live abroad and how and where to obtain second passports, and Argentina is certainly one to watch.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The document stated that essential items include licenses, passports, Social Security cards, immigration papers, birth certificates, non-cosmetic jewelry, computers, computer drives, and family heirlooms such as photo albums, artwork and urns.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Remember, nothing of true value should be stored in these spaces, so any old photographs, official documents like passports, sentimental artwork, newspaper clippings, or educational degrees should not end up in the attic, garage, or basement.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Palestinian Authority passports have been issued by the Palestinian Ministry of Interior, subject to Israeli approval, since 1995.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
The Syrian government issued them Syrian passports overnight.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Additionally, Bobby is part of a human trafficking scheme with Tony Curran, bringing in workers from Eastern Europe and confiscating their passports.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Russ Bynum, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Some victims reported that upon arriving at Epstein’s homes, their passports were taken from them.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
More Americans are keenly searching for ways to live abroad and how and where to obtain second passports, and Argentina is certainly one to watch.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The document stated that essential items include licenses, passports, Social Security cards, immigration papers, birth certificates, non-cosmetic jewelry, computers, computer drives, and family heirlooms such as photo albums, artwork and urns.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Remember, nothing of true value should be stored in these spaces, so any old photographs, official documents like passports, sentimental artwork, newspaper clippings, or educational degrees should not end up in the attic, garage, or basement.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Palestinian Authority passports have been issued by the Palestinian Ministry of Interior, subject to Israeli approval, since 1995.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
The Syrian government issued them Syrian passports overnight.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Additionally, Bobby is part of a human trafficking scheme with Tony Curran, bringing in workers from Eastern Europe and confiscating their passports.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passports
Noun
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The group lost their keys during their excursion, so the rangers provided the group a ride to their rental lodging.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Much like the quarterback communication system, the playcaller calls the play in from the sideline, and sometimes provides keys the green dot should look for before the play.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Call Carolyn Donaldson for tickets and information at 305-519-7100.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Single tickets bought in Michigan, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming matched all five numbers except for the Powerball and added the Power Play worth $2 million each.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kehl went unit to unit checking for unlocked doors before happening upon the Ferrell’s condo on the 34th floor, police say.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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The real achievement is not just the data but the doors this mission has opened.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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EnGenius has pioneered mobile-first provisioning so that networking equipment like routers, switches, gateways and access points can be set up using a smartphone and the EnGenius Cloud To-Go app.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Through such partnerships, Lunate has become one of the region’s fastest-growing gateways to alternative investors looking to deploy the Gulf’s vast wealth.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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While other entries and spin-offs have followed, that initial run is largely regarded among video game players as one of the most iconic and atmospheric achievements among survival horror titles.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today revealed 14 winners of its 2025 Student Academy Awards competition, culled from more than 3,100 entries spanning 988 colleges and universities around the world.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
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Book through various companies such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up on any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stolyar said entrances were placed on the north and west sides, and the building is more centered on the property.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Orientation, such as whether the cabochons appear as diamonds or squares when viewed from room entrances, can also affect how the flooring pattern is perceived.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
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Thirty-four states have some form of admissions or amusement tax generally running from 3% to 10%.—
Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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July’s Swag rebuffed months of speculation about the artist’s mental well-being with admissions of imperfections and odes to romantic seclusion.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Passports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passports. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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