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as in gates
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 entrances
the means or right of entering or participating in
education unlocks the door to advancement
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Recent Examples of doors
Harris was an early support of Obama's, knocking doors for him in Iowa ahead of the caucus.
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Gabriella Abdul-Hakim, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
The tent is water-resistant and offers good ventilation with mesh windows and two doors.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
The Sanxingdui Museum first opened its doors in 1997, though it has been expanded since, and has provided an opportunity for visitors to see first hand many of the artifacts that have been found at the archaeological site through the years.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
However, this does not mean synthetic panels will not knock on our doors with their seductive message of low cost and speed.
—Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
However, like many distilleries, it was forced to close its doors during Prohibition and never reopened.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Gabriella Abdul-Hakim, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
The tent is water-resistant and offers good ventilation with mesh windows and two doors.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
The Sanxingdui Museum first opened its doors in 1997, though it has been expanded since, and has provided an opportunity for visitors to see first hand many of the artifacts that have been found at the archaeological site through the years.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
However, this does not mean synthetic panels will not knock on our doors with their seductive message of low cost and speed.
—Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
However, like many distilleries, it was forced to close its doors during Prohibition and never reopened.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doors
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Related Video Our list’s other new entries came from Ralph Lauren and Valentino.Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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One-fourth of American service members cast absentee ballots that year, with some 100,000 using Official Federal War Ballots that depended entirely on write-in entries.Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Working with a college consultant in middle school years can give your child a competitive edge in the college admissions process and beyond.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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This helps admissions committees understand your background, motivations and aspirations.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Others wait until the last minute to book their flights or renew their passports.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Children’s passports cannot be renewed online.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doors. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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