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as in keys
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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2
as in doors
the means or right of entering or participating in
Denver is the gateway to the West
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateways
Noun
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Over time, steady progress opens unexpected doors.—
Cody Bjugan,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025 -
In Brooklyn, one pastor is trying to help struggling parishes keep their doors open.—
Peter Eavis,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Since his arrest, Combs’ legal team has fought aggressively to secure his release on bail, even putting forward a $50 million bail package that included a residence in Miami, his children’s passports, and around-the-clock monitoring.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2025
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Wear it around your waist or crossbody style to hold your phone and keys for errands, treats and bags for dog walks, passports and boarding passes for air travel, and more.—
Miles Walls,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Shelters are still overwhelmed with new entries, and almost 1 million pets a year are put down across the country for lack of space.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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This development is driving growth in the whisky sector, which is reflected in the new entries the IWSC is getting.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The case culminated in a landmark Supreme Court decision in 2023, which effectively ended the use of affirmative action admissions policies in higher education.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Students for Fair Admissions brought a pivotal lawsuit against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, asserting that their affirmative action policies unfairly disadvantaged Asian American applicants in the admissions process.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Gateways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateways. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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