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as in key
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
hopefully, my college degree will be a gateway to a high-paying job
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
Denver is the gateway to the West
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Recent Examples of gateway
Dry January can serve as a gateway to more sustained changes, says Dr. Jamie Koprivnikar an oncologist at Hackensack Meridian Health who counsels many patients to cut back or abstain.
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Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
How hackers are targeting browser extensions Hackers are exploiting browser extensions as a gateway to steal sensitive user data through a variety of methods.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Finally, there’s the nuclear nerdy option of typing ipconfig into the Windows command prompt and looking for the router IP address under the default gateway setting.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
As an alternative, consider one of the many charming small towns near national parks; these gateway towns can be just as cool as the parks next door.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024
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Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
How hackers are targeting browser extensions Hackers are exploiting browser extensions as a gateway to steal sensitive user data through a variety of methods.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Finally, there’s the nuclear nerdy option of typing ipconfig into the Windows command prompt and looking for the router IP address under the default gateway setting.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
As an alternative, consider one of the many charming small towns near national parks; these gateway towns can be just as cool as the parks next door.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateway
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The key is low heat to begin with and a good splash of water in there.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 15 Jan. 2025
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The key is balance — don’t sacrifice your family or your well-being for your reputation.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Greenland has access to the Arctic, where international competition has risen in recent years as nations race to claim northern territory in the hopes of accessing natural resources abundant in the region such as gold, silver, copper and uranium.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Right now, New York City’s five district attorneys do not have direct access to the databases used by the police to manage evidence and other discoverable paperwork.Zellnor Myrie, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Simoneau was found near the doorway of his home, apparently trying to defend it, Murillo said.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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From the living room, an arched doorway leads to the dining room, which has windows overlooking the swimming pool.Angela Serratore, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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My kids and their friends are really desperate to get a ticket because that’s a generation that has never seen the Gallagher brothers on stage together.Billboard Italy, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
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Jarett Allen from Burnsville won $5,000,000 in the N.C. lottery on Thursday, Jan. 9, after purchasing a $30 200X The Cash ticket from his local Riverside General Store, according to an official news release.Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Gigantic groups of 100 men—organized—are pulling into neighborhoods that are being evacuated, smashing through doors and pulling out TVs.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Two more followed before the voluminous tackler closed the door, respectfully.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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The gate is only wide enough for one lane of traffic.Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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During that meeting, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made clear Trump wants his top legislative priorities done right out of the gate.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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Zar rushed to a drawer and grabbed from it passports, as well as insurance and banking documents.Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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So my wife got out with our passports — and that was it.Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
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At the entrances of Notre Dame Stadium, there are statues of the five coaches who have led the Fighting Irish to national titles.Tim Casey, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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West Glacier, near Whitefish, is the western entrance of the road, and St. Mary Visitor Center is the gateway to the eastern edge of the park.Graham Averill, Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Gateway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateway. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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