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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
Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 21 July 2025
But what was remarkable—almost unnerving—was that such a simple and common plant alkaloid, in a pure form, would also just happen to gate access to a bizarre hypercomplex alternate universe teeming with apparently intelligent nonhuman—alien—beings.
—Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
With Scheffler injured to start the season, McIlroy came out of the gates this season guns a blazing.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The app will alert you to gate changes, delays, and boarding times.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 21 July 2025
But what was remarkable—almost unnerving—was that such a simple and common plant alkaloid, in a pure form, would also just happen to gate access to a bizarre hypercomplex alternate universe teeming with apparently intelligent nonhuman—alien—beings.
—Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
Verb
Cue Julia and Ellen taking an underground tunnel outside of the castle gates straight into the arms of Brian Fraser.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
With Scheffler injured to start the season, McIlroy came out of the gates this season guns a blazing.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gate
Noun
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The organizations have identified approximately 12 of those households and will go door to door to find more recipients, especially Black seniors and people with disabilities, said Sorrell.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Yankees drafted a player who admitted to drawing a swastika on a Jewish student’s door in college.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At 50, Rhule stands at the doorway to his third season with Nebraska.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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In her music, boys tend to throw pebbles at her window, run to meet her in the pouring rain, make speeches in her doorway, dance with her in parking lots, cry all night outside her house, or run red lights while staring at her.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Place mixing valves close to taps to prevent burns while keeping water hot enough.—
Tina Chen,
Mercury News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Turning off your main water valve isn't always required, particularly if someone will be checking in periodically.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The breakables are up high, the furniture is anchored to the walls, the oven is locked, and the yard is fenced in.—
Jen Malia,
Curbed,
20 Aug. 2025
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There’s also an imposing building, now fenced off, that until Prohibition was the world’s largest winery; it’s called Winehaven Castle.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There’s almost always a line at this popular stand at the entrance of the Cultural Pavilion.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Next year, after the completion of the roundabout at 113th and 231, the park will have a brand new entrance.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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