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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Recent Examples of portal
When the portals of Epic Universe theme park officially opened this morning, Universal Orlando welcomed a new era of attractions technology.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
The best way to avoid scams is to begin your purchase directly through FIFA’s ticketing portal.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Former men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard left the program March 30 — just three days after guiding the team to its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2016 – for Villanova, and every player on the roster with eligibility entered the transfer portal.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2025
Its website is full of useful information and has an easy-to-use customer portal and application process.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
The best way to avoid scams is to begin your purchase directly through FIFA’s ticketing portal.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Former men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard left the program March 30 — just three days after guiding the team to its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2016 – for Villanova, and every player on the roster with eligibility entered the transfer portal.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2025
Its website is full of useful information and has an easy-to-use customer portal and application process.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portal
Noun
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The brand will also enter 1,549 Walmart doors with period care, followed by 2,700 Walmart doors with its pain relief products like its Heating Patch for Menstrual Cramps.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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The DoorDash driver told the man to put on some clothes, but the man ignored her for a couple of seconds and stood by the door naked while giggling, the complaint says.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The Panthers struggled out of the gate that first year and needing a strong finish in the regular season to sneak into the playoffs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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Women are less likely to negotiate for better/higher pay out of the gate, and more likely to be paid less throughout their careers due to their having (or likelihood to have) children.—
Susan Rietano Davey,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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“Portal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portal. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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