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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
Addie Morfoot, Variety, 19 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
Bryan Benson, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Unbeknownst to him, his mother is stopped at the gate for lacking a passport.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 19 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
Verb
The Freedom Of Access Access to financial products has traditionally been gated, especially on a global level.
—Bryan Benson, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gate
Noun
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Jordan’s parents have described their family life as the kids were growing up with an emphasis on constantly being out of doors.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Union Station were trailblazers that really opened up a lot of doors in those worlds.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Teams deemed the valve needed to be replaced and the rocket needed to be rolled back from the pad to Boeing’s Vertical Integration Facility.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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The sinking feeling is real when: Our otherwise genial neighbor up north is contemplating cutting electricity to our northeastern states, even considering closing their crude oil valve to our refineries.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Amid the park’s ongoing renovations, which also means the spring run remains closed for swimming, the walkway leading to the spring head is fenced off but opens up for after-hours firefly viewing, a special treat for ticketed guests.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Years of recovery lie ahead for what’s left of Bidwell Mansion as the historic Chico estate remains fenced off and hollowed out nearly three months after being ravaged by flames.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The bearded man with red hair is seen in the footage taken in the Khalil home and at the entrance of Pine village.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN,
17 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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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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