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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
The effort comes as fashion companies face mounting pressure from upcoming European sustainability regulations, including requirements related to due diligence, traceability, environmental labeling and the implementation of digital product passports.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
This travel document organizer is slim, waterproof, and holds passports, boarding passes, cards, and other travel documents all in one place—perfect for older travelers.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Until this week, only those who applied to renew their passports were subject to the penalty.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Both defendants have a status hearing Thursday morning in New Orleans and both were ordered to surrender their passports.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
The agency did not state how many of the special-edition passports will be released.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Rosenberg with Oakland Privacy suggested that the state might be better off opting out of the Real ID system than sharing information about its license holders, noting that more than 60 percent of Californians already have passports.
—Sacramento Bee Contributor, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Bulwark reported earlier on the commemorative passports.
—Matthew Lee, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The passports will only be available at the Washington Passport Agency, a State Department official told TIME upon the announcement on Tuesday.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
This travel document organizer is slim, waterproof, and holds passports, boarding passes, cards, and other travel documents all in one place—perfect for older travelers.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Until this week, only those who applied to renew their passports were subject to the penalty.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Both defendants have a status hearing Thursday morning in New Orleans and both were ordered to surrender their passports.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
The agency did not state how many of the special-edition passports will be released.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Rosenberg with Oakland Privacy suggested that the state might be better off opting out of the Real ID system than sharing information about its license holders, noting that more than 60 percent of Californians already have passports.
—Sacramento Bee Contributor, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Bulwark reported earlier on the commemorative passports.
—Matthew Lee, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The passports will only be available at the Washington Passport Agency, a State Department official told TIME upon the announcement on Tuesday.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passports
Noun
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This adjustable sling bag has plenty of space for your phone, cash, keys, and other daily essentials, and is constructed with locking zippers to ward off potential thieves.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Key size Larger keys make adding machines easier to use.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 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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This was not the most interesting area for tourists, but a nearby subway station can whisk you anywhere around town without the need to sit in traffic (most tickets within the city limits cost less than $1).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Ahead of the series, Embiid urged Philly fans not to sell their tickets, eager to avoid a repeat of the Knicks fans’ 2024 incursion.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Just one gentle push on the doors reveals skyline views from the soaking tub or the shower.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Now, the popular seafood restaurant on the shoreline has closed its doors and will be reopening with a completely new menu, offering authentic Greek options.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Gaiman works like The Sandman and American Gods have served as inviting gateways to imaginary worlds for multiple generations of readers and viewers.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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To take back control, companies have to give up on walled gardens and build gateways.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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The name refers to the number of lottery entries, in the form of Ping-Pong balls, that different teams would receive, according to the plan.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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Each of the mentors had chosen one project out of all the entries to support over several months, before the students presented the final prototypes to the public and the judges.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Book through various companies, such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up at any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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The hotel and its accommodations have been designed with accessibility in mind, including elevators, entrances, parking, restrooms, hotel rooms, and routes to and from all restaurants, meeting, and entertainment spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Brush piles near the entrances to shallow bays and coves are other thick cover favorites of Holley’s.—
John Phillips,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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“Passports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passports. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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