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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
Some states have argued that requiring applicants to provide documentary proof of their citizenship could pose a significant barrier to voting because several forms of government ID don't include citizenship information, and many Americans don't have passports.
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Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
To better prepare, Yaghi recommends purchasing a travel wallet to keep everything organized, from passports and IDs to forms and cards, all in one place.
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Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
His many passports could present another issue.
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Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
In March 2020 Ronaldinho and his brother were arrested in Paraguay after entering the country with passports that were modified.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 June 2026
In 2026, Trump has made America about himself — about his petty wants and needs, about his aesthetic vision, about his visage on banners, currency and passports, about his ideas on art and culture and history.
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Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
What’s more, two outer zipper pockets offer easy access to keys or passports, while its roomy main section fits items as large as a 6-inch Kindle.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Taiwan’s foreign ministry said the scholars’ passports and mobile phones were confiscated and they were detained for more than 20 hours before being deported.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
Thousands of fishermen are trapped on these boats, their passports withheld, wages docked, and basic medical care denied.
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Nicole F. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
To better prepare, Yaghi recommends purchasing a travel wallet to keep everything organized, from passports and IDs to forms and cards, all in one place.
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Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
His many passports could present another issue.
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Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
In March 2020 Ronaldinho and his brother were arrested in Paraguay after entering the country with passports that were modified.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 June 2026
In 2026, Trump has made America about himself — about his petty wants and needs, about his aesthetic vision, about his visage on banners, currency and passports, about his ideas on art and culture and history.
—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
What’s more, two outer zipper pockets offer easy access to keys or passports, while its roomy main section fits items as large as a 6-inch Kindle.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Taiwan’s foreign ministry said the scholars’ passports and mobile phones were confiscated and they were detained for more than 20 hours before being deported.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Thousands of fishermen are trapped on these boats, their passports withheld, wages docked, and basic medical care denied.
—
Nicole F. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passports
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Safely store your phone, wallet, keys, passport, and other belongings in the two zippered pockets.
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The peripherals feature nostalgic design elements, including yellow arrow keys reminiscent of the N64's C buttons and classic red, blue, and green button colors.
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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.
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In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
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Your quick mind can spot a simpler route, like bundling tickets with friends or offering a leaner version of your work without losing heart.
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Trump will make a rare trip to Capitol Hill on June 24 to address Senate Republicans behind closed doors.
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French doors at the far end spill open to the garden and pool area, with landscaping courtesy of Sheila Wertimer.
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No other airline has plans to compete with the carrier, sticking instead to traditional one-stop gateways, like Dubai, Los Angeles, or Singapore.
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That are insufficient because gateways don’t see the action taking place.
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Louis rips his spine out, dislocates his jaw, and reads Claudia’s diary entries about how she was repeatedly assaulted by him.
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New entries include Neon horror feature Leviticus.
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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.
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Rather than pursuing code maliciousness, limit code behavior regarding networking calls, file accesses and memory execution.
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Thirty minutes after gates were meant to open to the free event, small crowds were still waiting outside security entrances as organizers sorted out power outages and moved the last of the construction material out of view.
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These areas often have awkward entrances and lack ventilation, which allows heat to build quickly.
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“Passports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passports. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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