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as in gates
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 entrances
the means or right of entering or participating in
education unlocks the door to advancement
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Recent Examples of doors
People who aren't getting in the rooms, aren't in the doors as actors, directors, writers.
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H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Still, we get thrown into this brave new world of doors and remembrances all too hastily, without any attempts at a thematic or visual world-building.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Director David Ellenstein has assembled a strong quartet of farceurs who easily slide in and out of a multitude of characters, accents, funny wigs, moustaches, costumes and prop glasses while running in and out of the 25 doors on scenic designer Marty Burnett’s simple but effective set.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Nonprofits are laying off staff, cutting programs and, in some cases, closing their doors.
—Andrea Levere, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The enchanted satnav system directs Sarah and David to various doors dotted along their circuitous route toward healing.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Additional features include 143 dock-high doors, 4 drive-in doors, 459 van/car stalls and outside storage.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Unlocked doors can cause confusion among passengers and sometime leads to long lines of people waiting for a toilet that is actually available.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
An outdoor terrace opens onto its living area via large double glass doors.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Still, we get thrown into this brave new world of doors and remembrances all too hastily, without any attempts at a thematic or visual world-building.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Director David Ellenstein has assembled a strong quartet of farceurs who easily slide in and out of a multitude of characters, accents, funny wigs, moustaches, costumes and prop glasses while running in and out of the 25 doors on scenic designer Marty Burnett’s simple but effective set.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Nonprofits are laying off staff, cutting programs and, in some cases, closing their doors.
—Andrea Levere, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The enchanted satnav system directs Sarah and David to various doors dotted along their circuitous route toward healing.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Additional features include 143 dock-high doors, 4 drive-in doors, 459 van/car stalls and outside storage.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Unlocked doors can cause confusion among passengers and sometime leads to long lines of people waiting for a toilet that is actually available.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
An outdoor terrace opens onto its living area via large double glass doors.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doors
Noun
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There are, however, key technical challenges such as generating on-demand, indistinguishable single photons with high efficiency, and the probabilistic nature of photonic gates (the electronic elements in a computer performing logic operations).—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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After all, this is a man who allegedly appropriated a British coat of arms for display on the gates of his golf courses and resorts.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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In his upcoming fantasy romance movie with Margot Robbie, their characters, David and Sarah, two singles who meet at a wedding, embark on a life-changing road trip, reliving important moments from their pasts through magical doorways.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Conversely, people who live in an arid climate might find that dust builds up quickly, especially around doorways and windows, which are common entry points for outside dirt, requiring more frequent sweeping.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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In August, Steven Phillips-Horst wrote a sensation-causing report about the pharmacological party swirl among a very narrow band of rich gay men who can afford hundreds of dollars in club entrances and baggies per weekend.—
Andrew Pasquier,
Them.,
18 Sep. 2025
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That means exclusive entrances and lounges, dedicated security and immigration and chauffeured tarmac transfers straight to your flight.—
Chris Dong,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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And while some are overtly designed for traditional smoking purposes, more subtle iterations can double (and triple) as statement art pieces or decorative trays to hold loose change, keys, and jewelry.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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The exterior features a discrete zippered laptop pocket on the back, a stretchy mesh water bottle holder on the side, and a slim, zippered front compartment perfect for stashing your keys, passport, and phone.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Book through various companies such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up on any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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About a hundred people packed into the museum’s private cinema to hear the results—five winners out of some ten thousand entries—while munching popcorn from little striped cartons.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The mom-killing and dressing up in her clothes, the wearing skinsuits and masks (this also inspired Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Gein’s influence is widespread in the horror film industry, behind some of the most classic genre entries of all time.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ports like Southampton, Civitavecchia and Le Havre serve as gateways to London, Rome and Paris, yet all require lengthy transfers that can easily eat up half your day ashore.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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And a space for the message that books and reading can be gateways to something bigger.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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One of the most common misunderstandings amongst students and families is that a school’s admissions rate equates to their individual odds of admission to that given school.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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That would be 2019 and 2020 in which the then-Texas Longhorns men’s tennis coach was arrested by FBI agents, pleaded guilty to a federal crime and served a harrowing 6-month prison sentence as a result of his involvement in the Operation Varsity Blues college admissions scandal.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doors. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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