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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
Most of us haven’t even updated our passports.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
In addition to missing luggage, Travel + Leisure writers have also misplaced their passports, laptops, and even jewelry while on trips.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Australians try to leave In February, a group of Australian women and their children obtained passports and were allowed by the camp to leave.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
While there was a brief pushback in the third period from a 26-point deficit, ultimately nothing more to the night than passports ready for immigration and customs.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2026
Then, those who purchase wine trail passports can enjoy three 1-ounce tastings at each of the eight participating winery tasting rooms, along with a food tasting at each room.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
How long are passports taking now?
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
The aim of the new system is to replace the manual security process of checking and stamping passports.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
According to Montiel, the chief of the medical brigade holds on to everybody's passports.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
In addition to missing luggage, Travel + Leisure writers have also misplaced their passports, laptops, and even jewelry while on trips.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Australians try to leave In February, a group of Australian women and their children obtained passports and were allowed by the camp to leave.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
While there was a brief pushback in the third period from a 26-point deficit, ultimately nothing more to the night than passports ready for immigration and customs.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2026
Then, those who purchase wine trail passports can enjoy three 1-ounce tastings at each of the eight participating winery tasting rooms, along with a food tasting at each room.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
How long are passports taking now?
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
The aim of the new system is to replace the manual security process of checking and stamping passports.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
According to Montiel, the chief of the medical brigade holds on to everybody's passports.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passports
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It’s even fitted with thoughtful details like a D-ring inside to hook your keys for easy access, as well as a magnetic clasp to keep everything enclosed.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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On my cruise, Denis was the king of the piano keys and Tracy sang standards with a velvety voice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 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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Pennsylvanians can win free tickets to the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club next month, thanks to a partnership between Visit PA and PGA of America.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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See the full list of tour dates below, and find tickets here.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Investigators allege the suspect later went to OpenAI headquarters, where surveillance video captured him throwing a chair at the building’s glass doors.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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About 75% of Flower Shop’s beer production will go out the doors through distribution, Sabo said.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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Placentia recently went through a similar visioning process for its Chapman Corridor — the City Council approved the end result of that two-year process in the fall for one of the key gateways to the town.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Proceed to fund your account with a first-time deposit of at least $10 using one of the platform's secure payment gateways.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Series that are still awaiting decisions include Tim Allen’s sophomore sitcom Shifting Gears, as well as two newer entries, Scrubs and RJ Decker.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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The songs also landed the group their first entries on the Billboard Hot 100.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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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 all-suite hotel has 116 rooms, including several with full kitchens and separate entrances for private chefs.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Bungalows are apartment-style options with two-bedroom suites, private entrances, and muted design aesthetics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Passports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passports. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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