accesses 1 of 2

noun

Definition of accessesnext
plural of access
1
as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder a sudden access of hay fever was making him feel miserable

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2
as in doors
the means or right of entering or participating in in the evening the only access to the building is through the side door

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accesses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of access
as in penetrates
to go or come in or into could not access the bank vault because the lock was controlled by a timer

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  1. bouts
  2. doors
  3. enters
  4. cases
  5. seizures
  6. entries
  7. admissions
Noun
  • After two bouts of breast cancer, she was left with no breasts.
    Ariana Green, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The storm was strong enough to prompt some officials to urge people to delay travel home as snowplows would have a difficult time keeping roads clear during heavier bouts of snow.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of bouts
Noun
  • Conor Byrne Pub, a beloved music venue frequented by up-and-coming artists, was in danger of closing its doors forever earlier this year, KNKX reported.
    Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The front doors open into a foyer.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of doors
Verb
  • As each class of NBA rookies enters the league, there’s a wide distribution of roles and opportunities available.
    Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • On January 6, that retrograde will intensify for you as Mars re-enters Cancer—your 10th house of career and public image—and stirs up complications at work.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of enters
Noun
  • In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There is still much work to be done in criminal court, and our office will continue to diligently prosecute cases with integrity, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law.
    Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of cases
Noun
  • Like Dawn, health issues have exacerbated for Wells over the years, including severe epileptic seizures, high blood pressure and mental health trauma.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Consuming this cheese could lead to vomiting, diarrhea, seizures and fever.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of seizures
Noun
  • 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
  • Data collected from multiple sources often has mismatched formats or conflicting entries.
    Max (Chong) Li, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of entries
Noun
  • Increasing admissions should be a priority of a state that has experienced its first big population drop in decades.
    Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As millions of parents and students know, the college admissions process has become increasingly ghastly.
    Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of admissions
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