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as in ticket
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
meeting that movie director could be your passport to a big acting career
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
to its followers, the cult seemed like their passport to heaven
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Recent Examples of passport
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians were granted Hungarian passports since then, despite Ukraine not allowing dual citizenship.
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Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Photograph: Kevin Carter/Getty Images United States Customs and Border Protection plans to log every person leaving the country by vehicle by taking photos at border crossings of every passenger and matching their faces to their passports, visas, or travel documents, WIRED has learned.
—Caroline Haskins, Wired News, 9 May 2025
Travelers can use a REAL ID license, a REAL ID official identification, a U.S. passport or one of several other accepted alternatives.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Your credential, passport or valid ID, journal, and a pen in a waterproof bag.
—Craig Martin, Outside Online, 8 May 2025
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Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Photograph: Kevin Carter/Getty Images United States Customs and Border Protection plans to log every person leaving the country by vehicle by taking photos at border crossings of every passenger and matching their faces to their passports, visas, or travel documents, WIRED has learned.
—Caroline Haskins, Wired News, 9 May 2025
Travelers can use a REAL ID license, a REAL ID official identification, a U.S. passport or one of several other accepted alternatives.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Your credential, passport or valid ID, journal, and a pen in a waterproof bag.
—Craig Martin, Outside Online, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passport
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This was what the 10,000 lucky souls with tickets, many of them wearing fluorescent orange to honor their red-headed hero’s mane, were ready to build with their Mexican waves and screams.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The New York team will look to punch its ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night (May 14) in Boston, and the Celtics could be without superstar Jayson Tatum, who left the game with a lower leg injury late in the fourth quarter.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
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American Express cardholders will have access to an Amex pre-sale for the North American show beginning Wednesday (May 7) at 10 a.m. local time here.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Companies that adopt water-efficient technologies early will be better positioned to comply with regulations, maintain credibility with consumers, and secure access to reliable, resilient supply chains.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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The magnetic strip on their room key stops working after their cellphone gets too close and demagnetizes it.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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Proton Mail encourages you to save a recovery key in the form of a lengthy code and a QR code, but that recovery key itself now becomes a weakness.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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After their van is stopped by a blockade led by Hanrahan, Isaac gets out, greets Hanrahan then promptly throws a grenade into his vehicle full of surprised troops, locking the door behind him.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Should Heiss merely have complimented her work and shut the door on her?—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Henry's Lake is about 17 miles from West Yellowstone, Montana, which is a gateway to Yellowstone National Park.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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In this future, wallets may replace brokerage accounts as the primary gateway to wealth creation.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The late Queen was the longest-serving sovereign in British history upon her death at age 96 and had reigned for a record 70 years, with her son's accession sparking an extensive transition of coins, stamps, ciphers and more to reflect his new reign.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has opposed Ukraine’s accession to the EU in part because of claims that ethnic Hungarians in western Ukraine face discrimination.—
Svitlana Vlasova,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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That includes Epic Universe every day through the end of 2025. To see which other parks are offering early entry, check the resort's calendar or early admission webpage.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Bogotá, Colombia Colombian President Gustavo Petro has formalized his country’s entry into China’s Belt and Road Initiative, or New Silk Road, a sprawling geoeconomic development project that already includes over 140 countries.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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The house also features a catering kitchen with a private entrance and bar for large events.—
Laura Kinsler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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Military Memorials Located at the entrance of Arlington National Cemetery is the Military Women’s Memorial, which recognizes the contributions of the more than three million women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the American Revolution.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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“Passport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passport. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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