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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
As well as Cambodian citizenship, Chen is listed by the US Treasury Department as having passports from Cyprus and the small Pacific island of Vanuatu.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Those who do are monitored by the Ministry of Public Security, which issues the necessary passports and permissions.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The Russians ordered them to renounce their Ukrainian citizenship and accept Russian passports, according to investigators and witnesses of these events.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
So far, the EU’s ecodesign for sustainable products regulation, which will include pro-circularity mandates for certain thresholds of recycled content, the use of digital product passports and a ban on destroying unsold consumer goods, has been allowed to continue apace largely unscathed.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
By accumulating additional passports, families can maintain their lives in America while securing a Plan B in their back pocket.
—Alex Ohnona, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
The interior zippered pocket is also perfect for keeping passports, tickets, or snacks easily accessible.
—Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Many of them had easy access to government offices that enabled them to obtain genuine Syrian passports with fake names, according to former employees and regime figures.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Those concerned about attaching their name to a public comment may also submit theirs anonymously via the Federal Register pages (which are divided into separate policies for new passports, renewals, and correction or replacement requests).
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 14 Mar. 2025
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Those who do are monitored by the Ministry of Public Security, which issues the necessary passports and permissions.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The Russians ordered them to renounce their Ukrainian citizenship and accept Russian passports, according to investigators and witnesses of these events.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
So far, the EU’s ecodesign for sustainable products regulation, which will include pro-circularity mandates for certain thresholds of recycled content, the use of digital product passports and a ban on destroying unsold consumer goods, has been allowed to continue apace largely unscathed.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
By accumulating additional passports, families can maintain their lives in America while securing a Plan B in their back pocket.
—Alex Ohnona, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
The interior zippered pocket is also perfect for keeping passports, tickets, or snacks easily accessible.
—Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Many of them had easy access to government offices that enabled them to obtain genuine Syrian passports with fake names, according to former employees and regime figures.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Those concerned about attaching their name to a public comment may also submit theirs anonymously via the Federal Register pages (which are divided into separate policies for new passports, renewals, and correction or replacement requests).
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passports
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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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These shockproof, waterproof silicone holders can be stashed in your suitcase, attached to your car keys, or tucked into your wallet.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Teams also used their club’s Inter Miami game in packages to sell tickets to other matches.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bristol Mountain has the highest vertical drop in the region, two-digit lift tickets, and views of the Finger Lakes.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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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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Now on its 8th edition, Proyecta — a joint initiative between Ventana Sur, Cannes’ Marché du Film and the San Sebastián Film Festival — showcases 12 new features, all first or second films, confirming its reputation as one of Latin America’s key gateways to Europe.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Located near North Conway, one of the Northeast’s main gateways to the White Mountain National Forest, the new 86-acre outpost will sit within easy reach of iconic hikes like Mount Washington, the Northeast’s highest peak, and the waterfalls along the 34-mile Kancamagus Highway.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
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The entries this year range from a photograph of a horseman at sunset in Turkey, spotted between large rocks that appeared to form a natural stage, to a bird's-eye view of thousands gathering at the Ganges River in India to celebrate the body of water as a source of life.—
NPR,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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The event may prompt fresh discussions within Russia and internationally about space monitoring systems and the importance of early detection of atmospheric entries.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 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
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Everything from false walls and room dividers, bathroom shower enclosures, staircases and entrances, and even outdoors in patios and poolscapes.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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During these drills, Chinese submarines may covertly deploy sea mines at the entrances to Taiwan’s key ports and energy terminals.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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What To Know Several schools have opted for direct admissions in recent years including San Francisco State University (SFSU), which has lost around 6,000 students since 2020, according to the .—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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At the time, they were embroiled in a high-profile college admissions scandal involving their daughters in 2019, sometimes referred to as Operation Varsity Blues.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Passports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passports. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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