as in entering
to go or come in or into
could not access the bank vault because the lock was controlled by a timer
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Recent Examples of accessing
Several drugmakers, including Novo Nordisk's chief rival Eli Lilly, have been racing to develop obesity pills, which may help alleviate the supply shortfalls and issues accessing the injections on the market.
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Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
But research has shown searches for virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow anyone to spoof their geographic location when accessing the internet, went up — as did traffic to sites that did not implement age verification systems.
—Jasmine Mithani, Them., 3 Sep. 2025
Many Americans experience difficulties accessing timely and affordable care due to high costs and lack of coverage.
—Web Golinkin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The brain is surrounded by a layer of tightly joined cells, called the blood-brain barrier, that acts as a bouncer turning away any substances deemed unworthy of accessing our most precious resource.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Owners of non-Tesla models are also accessing Tesla stations by carrying adapters, and vice versa.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2025
The department used the funds to hold three vaccination clinics aimed at removing barriers that prevent people from accessing vaccines, Scanlan said, including hosting one in a rural area and offering translation services.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Upright models tend to have trouble accessing areas under furniture or overhead.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
But research has shown searches for virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow anyone to spoof their geographic location when accessing the internet, went up — as did traffic to sites that did not implement age verification systems.
—Jasmine Mithani, Them., 3 Sep. 2025
Many Americans experience difficulties accessing timely and affordable care due to high costs and lack of coverage.
—Web Golinkin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The brain is surrounded by a layer of tightly joined cells, called the blood-brain barrier, that acts as a bouncer turning away any substances deemed unworthy of accessing our most precious resource.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Owners of non-Tesla models are also accessing Tesla stations by carrying adapters, and vice versa.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2025
The department used the funds to hold three vaccination clinics aimed at removing barriers that prevent people from accessing vaccines, Scanlan said, including hosting one in a rural area and offering translation services.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Upright models tend to have trouble accessing areas under furniture or overhead.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessing
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The recent acquisitions of Skyy Moore and Marquez Valdes-Scantling have boosted the 49ers’ depth, but Jennings is their most accomplished wide receiver target entering the season, especially on tough, third-down throws.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Seek professional review or inspection of structures and utilities before entering buildings that are flooded.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Coppola asks a few penetrating questions.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Furthermore, the low abundance of water vapor in the coma of 3I/ATLAS could indicate that there is something within the comet that is inhibiting heat from penetrating the icy core of the comet.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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With piercing rumbles, flickering gleams and heaps of fan interaction, Cain's concert felt more like an interactive theatrical experience.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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The piercing pops from the firearm were replaced by a different kind of cacophony.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Accessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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