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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
Raedler, whose mother is British, is a dual citizen, making him among the one in five Swiss who hold two passports.
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Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The State Department also confirmed that the commemorative passports will not cost extra.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Federal prosecutors accused Lopez and Gonzalez of stealing $274,000 in cash, casino chips, designer bags, passports and other property.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
The State Department is issuing passports with the president's picture and officials have designed a new $250 bill with his likeness.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Patrons of Ubers in these cities most commonly leave behind phones, wallets, luggage, keys, headphones, clothing, passports, glasses, jewelry and laptops, according to Uber.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 June 2026
At the same time, there is growing pressure to ensure that all developments align with digital traceability frameworks is becoming increasingly important—particularly as Europe advances toward the implementation of digital product passports.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
That evidence [passports and identification cards] could send him to federal prison for life.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026
Missing from the bus were a few bags, including Shargi’s, which held his American and Iranian passports.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The State Department also confirmed that the commemorative passports will not cost extra.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Federal prosecutors accused Lopez and Gonzalez of stealing $274,000 in cash, casino chips, designer bags, passports and other property.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
The State Department is issuing passports with the president's picture and officials have designed a new $250 bill with his likeness.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Patrons of Ubers in these cities most commonly leave behind phones, wallets, luggage, keys, headphones, clothing, passports, glasses, jewelry and laptops, according to Uber.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 June 2026
At the same time, there is growing pressure to ensure that all developments align with digital traceability frameworks is becoming increasingly important—particularly as Europe advances toward the implementation of digital product passports.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
That evidence [passports and identification cards] could send him to federal prison for life.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026
Missing from the bus were a few bags, including Shargi’s, which held his American and Iranian passports.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passports
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Newman took over the keys as the pair swapped vocals, his voice as tender and warm as ever.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2026
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Modern end-to-end encryption ensures that no third party can access the keys needed for real-time data streams in transit.—
Leonard Lim,
Fortune,
10 June 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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In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The single most expensive expense is tickets — accounting for nearly half of the total trip cost — at $31,000 for two people.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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The property opened its doors in 2017, but since then have rebranded through transformation of service style, amenities, experiences, partnerships and beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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With Lee gone, King dialed 911 and locked the shop’s doors, court documents said.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Amtrak has several routes that stop directly in cities that are gateways to some of the most popular national parks in the US.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Airbnb specifically highlights Sevierville, Tennessee—the hometown of Dolly Parton and one of the gateways to Great Smoky Mountains National Park—as a destination worth adding to your summer radar.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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The eighth annual family-friendly parade featured a Sunday lineup of 100 parade entries.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The SpotOn Nova Edition GPS dog collar is one of the latest entries in this growing category, promising to give dogs more freedom while helping owners maintain control and safety.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
8 June 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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In recent weeks, Iran has dramatically escalated efforts to seal off its cache of near bomb-grade uranium, deliberately collapsing tunnels and booby-trapping entrances with explosive mines, according to five sources familiar with US intelligence.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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As mentioned, the home has two entrances.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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“Passports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passports. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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