entrances 1 of 2

noun

Definition of entrancesnext
plural of entrance
1
as in doors
the means or right of entering or participating in entrance to the club is by invitation only

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2
as in doorways
the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure when you come, use the entrance on the right side of the building

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entrances

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verb

present tense third-person singular of entrance
as in transports
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight) a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences

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  1. doors
  2. transports
  3. entries
  4. admissions
Noun
  • Harris was an early support of Obama's, knocking doors for him in Iowa ahead of the caucus.
    Gabriella Abdul-Hakim, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • However, like many distilleries, it was forced to close its doors during Prohibition and never reopened.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of doors
Verb
  • Just a five-minute buggy ride from the resort, Château de Bel Ombre transports diners to the 19th century, when sugar was Mauritius' main lifeline.
    Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
  • This month, New York City welcomes Horizon of Khufu, an expansive 11,000-square-foot VR experience that transports visitors to the era of Ancient Egypt.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of transports
Noun
  • Related Video Our list’s other new entries came from Ralph Lauren and Valentino.
    Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • One-fourth of American service members cast absentee ballots that year, with some 100,000 using Official Federal War Ballots that depended entirely on write-in entries.
    Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of entries
Noun
  • Working with a college consultant in middle school years can give your child a competitive edge in the college admissions process and beyond.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • This helps admissions committees understand your background, motivations and aspirations.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of admissions
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