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as in gate
the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure he stood in the doorway until we finally invited him in

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Recent Examples of doorway Decorative oars—painted in bold stripes or left with a weathered finish—are also making appearances, whether leaned casually in a corner or mounted above doorways. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025 The agents then pulled Guillen-Solis from the doorway and detained him. Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025 On either side of the doorway were funeral beds, one of which had several bronze ornaments sitting on it, officials said. Aspen Pflughoeft july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025 Young versions of the rockers graced the poster, hung in the doorway of a red hallway. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for doorway
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Noun
  • Over the years, Outdoor Voices had faced numerous financial challenges, internal management rifts, excess inventory that had to be sold at off-price channels, cash flow issues, a revolving door of executives and store closures.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
  • Two horns suddenly broke through, piercing the door.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • General parking is $15 per car and $8 per motorcycle and available at the following gates: Gate 1: West Greenfield Avenue and South 79th Street.
    Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
  • All that remains of the stockyards is its gate, which includes a sculpted version of a prize-winning steer.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • One week after news broke that some district leaders have access to funds that lack public oversight, Jefferson County Board of Education members are considering changes to an agreement that dictates how the money can be spent.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 31 July 2025
  • Gutierrez was a long-time advocate for civil rights and educational access, serving in the Arizona Legislature and on the Maricopa County Community College board.
    Maria Polletta, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • The main gate at Camp Pendleton was reopened Wednesday morning after a five-hour closure prompted by the discovery of a suspicious package near the entrance to the Marine Corps base.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
  • Also, the museum will have two native plant gardens, one near the main entrance on McKinley Avenue and the other on the rooftop.
    Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • The footage features a brutal battle (in more ways than one) that informs the coming-of-age sci-fi story to come in what is sure to be an epic new entry in the franchise.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 26 July 2025
  • Add the forthcoming Four Seasons Residences, and the property transforms into a lifestyle destination with multiple entry points: short‑stay resort guest, multi‑generational family retreat, or private homeowner with resort service and rental upside.
    Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • The leaders agreed to use the remainder of the term to push forward key reforms and political decisions needed to advance accession talks.
    Amanda Castro Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
  • Following his accession to the throne in September 2022, Charles and Camilla both received new emblems to reflect that status.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 23 July 2025

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“Doorway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorway. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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