portals

plural of portal
as in doors
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 portals Signature boxes and document portals have become costs of and barriers to transport, shelter, and medical care. Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026 Many people on social media expressed frustration over not being able to access charting portals, scheduling, prescriptions and other critical care. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 Updates and official records may be available from local police departments, state highway patrol agencies, crash-report portals, and insurers. Matthew Kayser, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 There are plenty of Easter egg references to the previous films, including the reappearance of numerous demonic entities and the Red Door that serves as an entranceway to the Further’s various portals. Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 Companies run on more dashboards, portals and data feeds than at any point in history. Doug Scott, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Synchrony Financial, the credit card issuer for brands including Amazon, Walmart and Lowe's, on Monday announced a collaboration with OpenAI allowing the artificial intelligence company's models to power the card company's consumer portals. Hugh Son, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 Most schools use online portals where parents can track test scores and access grades, attendance records, assignments and disciplinary notices. Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 Since the hazardous incident, the company added technology like digital inspection portals that examine equipment for defects, along with a similar system for wheels. Lauren Linder, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portals
Noun
  • Designing the future The French fashion house Louis Vuitton, which opened its doors in 1854, is today the world's largest luxury brand.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The NextGens often had issues with their passenger doors, which caused delays in the early days.
    Natalie B. Compton, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Crowd Gets a Voice, Too A festival is usually planned months before attendees arrive, yet the experience continues teaching organizers things once the gates open.
    Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But brands are no longer the only ones interested in using that access to reach the millions of people outside the gates.
    Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Portals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portals. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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