as in door
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
the main portal to the estate is an elaborate wrought iron gate on the side facing the road
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Key additions: The Toreros brought in 11 players from the transfer portal.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
His spring could help determine how aggressively UM pursues another back in the portal in April and May.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
Their 3-day portal costs $750 (not including accommodations) and their live virtual masterclass, Sovereignty, offers women a taste of what the retreats offer—without breaking the bank (or delivering multiple orgasms, sigh).
—Aubree Nichols, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
Sotheby’s will make these unique items available for auction in the spring via an online portal.
—Terry Flores, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
His spring could help determine how aggressively UM pursues another back in the portal in April and May.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
Their 3-day portal costs $750 (not including accommodations) and their live virtual masterclass, Sovereignty, offers women a taste of what the retreats offer—without breaking the bank (or delivering multiple orgasms, sigh).
—Aubree Nichols, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
Sotheby’s will make these unique items available for auction in the spring via an online portal.
—Terry Flores, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for portal
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“Portal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portal. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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