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as in key
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
hopefully, my college degree will be a gateway to a high-paying job
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
Denver is the gateway to the West
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Recent Examples of gateway
More: Federal jobs were seen as a gateway to the middle class for Black America, then came DOGE
On Feb. 15, 2023, EGodly thanked Coristine's company for its assistance in a post on the Telegram messaging app.
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Raphael Satter, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Good stress, on the other hand, is the gateway to making our cells more stress-resilient and efficient.
—Dr. Sharon Bergquist, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Many national park gateway communities face housing shortages, and employees may have found other jobs while their NPS positions were in limbo.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The pupils are the gateway to the light-sensitive retina at the back of the eye.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
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Raphael Satter, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Good stress, on the other hand, is the gateway to making our cells more stress-resilient and efficient.
—Dr. Sharon Bergquist, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Many national park gateway communities face housing shortages, and employees may have found other jobs while their NPS positions were in limbo.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The pupils are the gateway to the light-sensitive retina at the back of the eye.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateway
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The key is to use AI to enhance strategy, not replace creativity, ensuring long-term adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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For bettors, the key is to assess whether a team has the depth and skill for sustained success, or if recent wins are masking deeper issues.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Throughout the night, Booker read letters from constituents worried about losing access to affordable health care, emphasizing that these concerns were not abstract but deeply personal for millions of people.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Keep your access fully charged for just $2.50 $1 per month for one year.—
Leah Feiger,
Wired News,
1 Apr. 2025
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This approval is a significant step forward and should open the doorway to a therapy that has clear clinical advantages for the patient with mCRPC who has progressed on one ARPI and has not received chemotherapy.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Nearby, patron Lorraine Reyna, 59, of Whiting was lying partially outside, motionless in the doorway, and she was shot multiple times.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Four-night stadium passes for CMA Fest are on sale now, while single-night tickets will go on sale March 28 at 10 a.m. CT.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
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In return, the team might provide tickets to upcoming games that can be raffled off or given away to loyal customers of the ice cream shop.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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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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Neighbors exchange seeds, fix each other’s chicken coops and feed each other’s children who wander up to the door for a snack.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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Advertisement The message was clear: Nobody is above the law, not even a popular presidential contender who stood at the gates of power.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Bruins went into halftime ahead only 30-29, despite Ole Miss shooting just 2 for 17 out of the gates.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2025
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Included is a weekender duffel bag and a toiletry bag, all for less than $200. Passport holder: on sale for $19.75 (27% off) Original price: $26.99 Keeping track of your family’s passports is vital, so keep them organized with a passport holder.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that will require proof of citizenship, such as a driver’s license or U.S. passport, to register to vote in federal elections.—
Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Minecraft actor and Tenacious D rocker, 55, made his grand entrance on Monday’s episode of The Tonight Show by walking through the studio audience while shredding on a pixelated guitar.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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An antique fireplace sits in a little room near the right of the front entrance.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Gateway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateway. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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