portal

noun

ˈpȯr-tᵊl How to pronounce portal (audio)
Definition of portalnext
as in door
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened the main portal to the estate is an elaborate wrought iron gate on the side facing the road

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Recent Examples of portal Wagner's ruling allows the athletes in the lawsuit an opportunity to enter the transfer portal. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 Over the past two seasons, UCLA has remarkably maintained the majority of its talent despite the transfer portal ravaging so many teams. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 9 July 2026 What's notable about the model is that Meta is making its application programming interface (API) available through a developer portal. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 July 2026 Sheriff’s officials also said their development of a separate online portal for Willows residents was underway and will be released as soon as possible. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for portal
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  1. door
  2. gate
Noun
  • But by next summer, their services at that location are expected to end when the YMCA closes its doors.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • Separated into two rooms—a modern bar up front, and a cozy, candlelit dining room just past two French doors—Duck Inn feels like it’s been in Bridgeport forever.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of door
Noun
  • Insider Gaming reported that maxing a coach out of the gate ran about $100, more than the base game itself.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The crossing gates and warning devices had been active, according to Federal Transit data.
    — ZAIRE BREEDLOVE, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Definition of gate

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