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as in gate
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
we locked the door to the room so that no one could get in
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
education unlocks the door to advancement
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Recent Examples of door
Schneider was ejected and made the long walk through the outfield and though the door in the fence, leading to the clubhouse.
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Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
After receiving an alert on her phone at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Mason began lining her back door with blankets to stop any water from seeping in.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Large pivoting glass doors open seamlessly to the outdoors.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
These beautiful housemates must sleep around, vote each other out and win challenges for luxury rewards as well as communal necessities (see: a front door).
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
After receiving an alert on her phone at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Mason began lining her back door with blankets to stop any water from seeping in.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Large pivoting glass doors open seamlessly to the outdoors.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
These beautiful housemates must sleep around, vote each other out and win challenges for luxury rewards as well as communal necessities (see: a front door).
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
Noun
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Lounge by the pool under a palm frond umbrella, then head just outside the gate to the beach.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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The gates of Ynyshir, a restaurant with rooms, more of which later, planted the confirmatory full stop, or the period, of the story of the Black Badge Spectre.—
Iain Macauley,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Young versions of the rockers graced the poster, hung in the doorway of a red hallway.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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At that point, the co-responder was at the doorway of the apartment, the lawsuit said.—
Nathan Pilling
July 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
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This democratizes access to expertise that was once limited by location or network.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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WisDOT also emphasized that access to local businesses and residences will be maintained.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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The back bench could also be folded down to increase storage area in the trunk, which was accessible via the rear hatch.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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The officials escaped through an emergency hatch, according to the report.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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From those counts, Drake picks up a record-extending 21st No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart and his 15th leader on the Digital Song Sales survey, while radio results include a No. 36 entrance on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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On the morning of July 11, prosecutors say, Harris sent Muhammad home before her shift ended; Muhammad allegedly later returned to the McDonald’s through the employee entrance, wearing a mask, and stabbed Harris multiple times, per the prosecutor’s office statement.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The footage features a brutal battle (in more ways than one) that informs the coming-of-age sci-fi story to come in what is sure to be an epic new entry in the franchise.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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Add the forthcoming Four Seasons Residences, and the property transforms into a lifestyle destination with multiple entry points: short‑stay resort guest, multi‑generational family retreat, or private homeowner with resort service and rental upside.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The Bradenton Area, which includes Anna Maria Island and Longboat key, claims 16 miles of uninterrupted sugar-white coastline.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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July 14 Stolen/Recovered Vehicle: Someone stole a vehicle, which was left unlocked with the keys inside it, from the O’Reilly Auto Parts parking lot on Prospect Road.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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On July 19, Princess Gabriella of Monaco appeared with her family to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her father Prince Albert's accession to the throne at Place du Palais.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Ai-Da previously painted Queen Elizabeth II for the 2022 Platinum Jubilee marking the 70th anniversary of the late royal’s accession, and the portraits of mother and son stood side by side at the Geneva unveiling.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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