as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
admittance to the country club requires sponsorship from a current member
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Recent Examples of admittance
In addition to being denied admittance to the press pool, AP reporters have also been turned away from larger events open to the broader White House press corps, the outlet said in court papers.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025
Visitors can explore the zoo until 5 p.m., but admittance is closed after 4 p.m.
Story continues after photo gallery.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
In the past year, Norris — who uses a wheelchair — had been admitted to the hospital multiple times, but his admittance about two months ago was unlike any of the others.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The City Council voted 7-0 June 10 to approve an ordinance to reduce the latest time in which peddlers and solicitors can knock on doors, ring doorbells or otherwise try to get admittance at residences from 9 p.m.
Gayatri Agnew, Ward 1 City Council member, abstained from voting.
—Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025
Visitors can explore the zoo until 5 p.m., but admittance is closed after 4 p.m.
Story continues after photo gallery.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
In the past year, Norris — who uses a wheelchair — had been admitted to the hospital multiple times, but his admittance about two months ago was unlike any of the others.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The City Council voted 7-0 June 10 to approve an ordinance to reduce the latest time in which peddlers and solicitors can knock on doors, ring doorbells or otherwise try to get admittance at residences from 9 p.m.
Gayatri Agnew, Ward 1 City Council member, abstained from voting.
—Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittance
Noun
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What's included Digital plans Digital + Print Daily digital access Android and IOS apps Subscriber-exclusive content Digital subscription to share The eNewspaper — a digital replica of the print newspaper.—
cincinnati.com,
cincinnati.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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For years, Detroit’s east side lacked adequate access to year-round recreation facilities.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The family-friendly event is open to all ages, with free admission for children 10 and younger.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Brave the opening-day crowds with cheaper admission: Adults can get in for $18, and kids and senior tickets are $15.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
18 Aug. 2025
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Behind the door, police found a Glock 26 handgun with an extended magazine, two drum magazines and an ammunition box lying on the floor, as well as a loaded SCCY CPX-2 handgun on top of a dresser.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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The organizations have identified approximately 12 of those households and will go door to door to find more recipients, especially Black seniors and people with disabilities, said Sorrell.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
21 Aug. 2025
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There’s almost always a line at this popular stand at the entrance of the Cultural Pavilion.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Next year, after the completion of the roundabout at 113th and 231, the park will have a brand new entrance.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Swingle’s accession was by no means the first such shipment sent to the US from points East.—
Jacob Jones,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Aug. 2025
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At the time of China’s accession to the WTO, in 2001, there was reason to believe that Beijing was on an irreversible path toward market reform and liberalization.—
Michael B. G. Froman,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Aug. 2025
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American labor has long criticized free trade policies, such as NAFTA and China’s entry into the World Trade Organization, and Teamsters president Sean O’Brien and United Auto Workers president Shawn Fein both back many of Trump’s tariffs.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Approved shipments receive an official inspection mark, allowing legal entry into the U.S. marketplace.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Admittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admittance. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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