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as in door
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
be sure to latch the gate when you leave so the dog doesn't get out
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as in to fence
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Recent Examples of gate
Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
The event, held at the Crimson Tide's pregame fan fest area, located outside the northwest gates of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, featured The Germ Booth.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2024
Qatar Airways, which is undertaking a major strategic overhaul under its new leadership, added that the service will be free of charge and will be operative from gate to gate.
—Dan Murphy,natasha Turak, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Southwest Airlines airplanes are serviced at their gates at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on May 18, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
The event, held at the Crimson Tide's pregame fan fest area, located outside the northwest gates of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, featured The Germ Booth.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Such passengers' boarding passes will trigger an audible sound and display a message to gate agents.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2024
Qatar Airways, which is undertaking a major strategic overhaul under its new leadership, added that the service will be free of charge and will be operative from gate to gate.
—Dan Murphy,natasha Turak, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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Residential burglary: Between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., someone entered a residence in the 19000 block of Scotland Drive through an unlocked rear sliding glass door and stole tools for a loss valued at approximately $868.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Boeing came under several federal investigations this year after a door plug blew off a 737 Max plane during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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After the boyfriend fired, two officers fired from the doorway and Hankison fired through a sliding glass door and window.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Since the Samsung and LG are both 27 inches wide, these units will be a better choice for older homes with narrow doorways.Jamie Gold, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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People who are at risk of endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart valves and chambers).Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
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August's falling rates might have provided a relief valve for people who were waiting to move.Erin Alberty, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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Then there’s the Trevi Fountain, which is currently fenced off and devoid of water.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The area of the San Juan National Forest that was fenced off is a beloved piece of property where people hike, bike, ski or ride horses daily.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2024
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Prospect Park, with Grand Army Plaza and the stately Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch at its northern entrance, covers 526 acres from the neighborhoods of Park Slope and Prospect Heights to Windsor Terrace and Flatbush.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Just beyond the entrance, a student pedals a white stationary bicycle as curious onlookers stop to watch.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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