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as in doorway
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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entrance

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verb

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Recent Examples of entrance
Noun
Crews continued structure protection for the Kaibab Lodge and other buildings near the north entrance of Grand Canyon National Park, according to the team. Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 July 2025 Trim shrubbery back and up off the ground; remove or relocate wood piles; seal up entrances beneath decks and outbuildings; close off openings into your home’s crawlspace and attic. Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 July 2025
Verb
For no other reason than being entranced by Putin's lies and flirtations. Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025 Seven decades after first becoming entranced by country music and Western culture, former Beatles drummer and storied rock frontman Ringo Starr finally made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Friday evening. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for entrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrance
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
  • These advanced security features can ideally help brokers reduce their risk of fraud and access a network of carrier capacity, all while increasing their efficiency and growing their business.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • Walls and doorways can be added to divide the space or left off to keep it open.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Cockroaches and mice can squeeze into gaps and cracks around your foundation, doorways, and windows.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • These systems are emission-free and utilize a fleet of Tesla electric vehicles like the Model 3 sedan and Model X midsize SUV to transport users.
    Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 30 July 2025
  • One passenger was transported to the hospital with a minor injury, American Airlines confirmed to PEOPLE.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • Two horns suddenly broke through, piercing the door.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 28 July 2025
  • Stay indoors, ideally in a basement or interior room—like a bathroom or closet—and keep away from windows and doors.
    Simmone Shah, Time, 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
Verb
  • So this season, let yourself be carried away by nostalgia.
    Paulina Berges, Glamour, 19 July 2025
  • This carries away angular momentum and causes the two stellar bodies to move closer together.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Accessibility: Facilities and select rooms are wheelchair accessible, including a pool entry lift and accommodations for visual and hearing impairments.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 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
Verb
  • Here are 10 standout examples, but vintage specialists such as Analog/Shift, Wind Vintage, and the major auction houses regularly bring forth superlative pieces in rare configurations that will delight even the most jaded collector.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
  • After delighting the fans by suddenly appearing in their midst, HYDE returned to the stage.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 29 July 2025

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

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