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as in gate
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
we locked the door to the room so that no one could get in
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
education unlocks the door to advancement
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Recent Examples of door
The double-pane windows will make the home feel more spacious, and a sliding glass door creates a seamless feel between the interior and exterior.
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Employees at the hotel also should have known about the broken revolving door before Truschke's death, the complaint says.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
The Breville got the nod here thanks to some of the extra little design features like the soft-close door.
—Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Some experts even suggest putting a gate on your child's door and locking it, but other experts advise against it due to fire safety considerations.
—Laura Broadwell, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Employees at the hotel also should have known about the broken revolving door before Truschke's death, the complaint says.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
The Breville got the nod here thanks to some of the extra little design features like the soft-close door.
—Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Some experts even suggest putting a gate on your child's door and locking it, but other experts advise against it due to fire safety considerations.
—Laura Broadwell, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
Noun
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Taxiways are used by planes to get to runways, from gates and hangars.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The monitoring group said the money paid for vehicles, drones, cameras, generators, electric gates, light poles, solar panels and fences.—
Nada Bashir,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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For 20 minutes, she’s watched from the back of this long line as the women at the front disappear through the ceiling-high doorway.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Archways are positioned to act as doorways, while varying the materials underfoot—gravel, flagstone, grass—delineates each space.—
Teresa Woodard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Without these partnerships, nursing homes and our public hospitals would have been deprived of essential federal funding that has undoubtedly protected local access to care at no cost to the state.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Segmentation and dynamic routing are components of this approach and enable security teams to manage network paths and access permissions in real time based on the context of the user and device.—
Chaim Mazal,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Before the hatch is opened, crews will do a final inspection of the spacecraft to make sure no hazardous materials are present.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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On Monday, Renault debuted a sequel: the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, an all-electric 540 hp hot hatch set for limited production in 2027.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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Epic Universe will rely on a portal theme beginning from the entrance known as the Chronos.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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From its lavish entrance with golden arches to its cavernous dining room, which can seat more than 300 people, gold is everywhere, from the furnishings to the lighting.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Upon entering the white wood-sided and brick structure, an entry foyer immediately reveals river and marsh vistas.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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On entry, the room looks like an Amazon warehouse, with boxes piled to the ceiling.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The key is to use AI to enhance strategy, not replace creativity, ensuring long-term adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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For bettors, the key is to assess whether a team has the depth and skill for sustained success, or if recent wins are masking deeper issues.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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After their eldest daughter's big day, the King and Queen will hit the road again to go to Japan from April 23 to April 25 for an accession visit.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Although Ukraine’s accession to the alliance has been controversial, there is precedent for members being brought in without lengthy delay or an elaborate preparatory process.—
STEPHEN HADLEY,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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