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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 vision was born in 1865 when a stagecoach crashed and the Dodge family, owners of the on-site barn at that time, opened their doors to the travelers.
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
Some 43 hours after the gunman barged through the Hoffmans’ red front door, Boelter crawled out of a forest near his own home, about an hour’s drive away.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
Doubling down on next-level features, the covered outdoor kitchen and dining space atop the expansive sky terraces can be enclosed by oversized glass doors for year-round use.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
With his emergency lights flashing, Boelter pulled into the driveway just after 2:00 a.m. and knocked on the door.
—Nathan Layne, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
Some 43 hours after the gunman barged through the Hoffmans’ red front door, Boelter crawled out of a forest near his own home, about an hour’s drive away.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
Doubling down on next-level features, the covered outdoor kitchen and dining space atop the expansive sky terraces can be enclosed by oversized glass doors for year-round use.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
With his emergency lights flashing, Boelter pulled into the driveway just after 2:00 a.m. and knocked on the door.
—Nathan Layne, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
Noun
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An Emirates Boeing 777 stands at the gate at Dubai International Airport as another prepares to land on the runway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 17, 2022.—
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Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Sequestered behind walls and gates on a little more than a quarter of an acre, the dwelling is fronted by a driveway that leads to an attached garage tucked off to the side.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
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Simon Says This little eatery is accessed via a doorway in the center of town that leads to an open-air oasis built around trees and hanging plants.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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That was sort of my language into him, some doorway into him.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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This also allows access to the interior of the hood, which should be cleaned periodically using a mild detergent.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Relatability and access is the key for AI investment - and that access begins with the context for the concept.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The second-generation was essentially the same car, retaining the doors, glass and rear hatch, but swapping the rest of the external bodywork for something a bit more conventional looking.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Amenities include open-air rain showers, air-conditioning, complimentary minibars, and a clever butler hatch—perfect for your morning cappuccino.—
Melanie van Zyl,
AFAR Media,
16 June 2025
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But according to the New York Times, the preliminary report claims the bombing sealed off the entrances to two Iranian nuclear facilities, but failed to collapse the structures beneath those openings.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Shahn paints himself, camera in hand, at the entrance of a church in Brooklyn where a sermon criticizing one of his murals had been delivered.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
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The feat had Carey fans, and chart fans, noting the impressive percentage of her career entries that have gone to No. 1 or the top 10 on the Hot 100.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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In addition to these new entries, past winners like Hacks, The Bear and Abbott Elementary will likely pick up multiple nominations.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The key is its ability to penetrate the skin beyond the surface barrier.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Much of the work is behind-the-scenes—updating certificates, keys and secrets—but intrinsic to efficient, secure and well-managed operations.—
Jordan Rackie,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Populists seized upon it to argue that China’s 2001 accession to the World Trade Organization caused millions of job losses in the U.S. and social disintegration.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
5 June 2025
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The Prince of Wales' visit to the Army Air Corps was meaningful as his first visit to the regiments as honorary colonel, a position King Charles held for 32 years and appointed William to in August 2023 in a reshuffling of royal roles following his accession to the throne.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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