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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
Since the state’s My Safe Florida Home grant program was revived in 2022, about 29,000 homeowners have received up to $10,000 each to strengthen or replace their roofs or to install impact-resistant doors, windows or storm shutters.
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Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
The line at 211 Bar & Grill stretched out the door.
—Brian Kaiser, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to put fans at the heart of the game and enjoy the sustainability of the whole football pyramid for years and years to come, so my door is absolutely 100 per cent open.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
The complaint also states the couple has been improperly receiving deliveries at the main entrance door without notifying staff, and this also represents a violation of the association’s policies.
—Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
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Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
The line at 211 Bar & Grill stretched out the door.
—Brian Kaiser, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to put fans at the heart of the game and enjoy the sustainability of the whole football pyramid for years and years to come, so my door is absolutely 100 per cent open.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
The complaint also states the couple has been improperly receiving deliveries at the main entrance door without notifying staff, and this also represents a violation of the association’s policies.
—Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
Noun
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Domed, neoclassical landmarks—the Lake County courthouse and City Hall—went up on either side of Broadway, forming a sort of city gate.—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Hughes opened the gate, showing the shooter where the driveway was.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2025
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The way Lawrence is framed in the doorway through a room gave me the idea to cut to the close-up as the doorway felt like someone’s point of view.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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As the scene unfolds, the orange cat approaches the doorway with measured steps, clearly aware of the kitten's defensive posture.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But with less vegetation to burn, the areas can provide an access point for firefighters.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Hours later, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is led by Musk, deleted the CFPB’s X account and was granted access to the consumer watchdog’s systems, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Equally stunning sights can be seen from the nearly 1,080-square-foot beach club, which can expand with its four hatches to offer up even more lounging spots; the area is also decked out in colorful surfboards for a playful touch.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2025
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Access is via a hatch to the top, and each vessel is equipped with at least 96 hours of air supply – as well as CO2 scrubbers, light, food and water.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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South) on the casino floor near the lobby entrance.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The universal round of applause when the late, great Richard Crenna made his entrance as Col. Samuel Trautman.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The entry fee is $30 for the 10k, $25 for the 5k, $20 for the 5k/2k non-timed and a bundle deal is available.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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The party reflected in the aftermath of the election, partly blaming former Vice President Kamala Harris’s late entry into the race, and their inconsistent stances on transgender, Israel, and immigration issues.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Alex realized focusing on small, daily improvements was the key.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ruiz, who had the assist on Fafa Picault’s goal in Panama last weekend, said the key is to be versatile and adapt to whatever spot coaches ask him to play.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Until recently, Georgian Dream backed EU accession.—
Anthony Borden,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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For instance, if a referendum on EU membership had been held in 2021, 70 percent in the west would have voted for EU accession, compared with only 29 percent in the east.—
Anton Grushetskyi,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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