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as in door
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
be sure to latch the gate when you leave so the dog doesn't get out
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as in to fence
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Recent Examples of gate
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The family took Donald to the front gates to meet the ambulance.
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Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
The road is gated on both ends and will be opened only in emergencies.
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Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Noun
More than 30,000 complimentary Dasani water bottles will be distributed to fans entering through the First Base, Third Base and Left Field gates, courtesy of Liberty Coke Bottlers.
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Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The family took Donald to the front gates to meet the ambulance.
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Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Verb
Casa de Esperanza is gated, there are security cameras on the premises and the complex employs private security, according to the statement.
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Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
The road is gated on both ends and will be opened only in emergencies.
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Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gate
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DoorDash your groceries to your door DoorDash Pass members get 5% back in credits on pick-up orders and $0 delivery fees.
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When tragedy struck, the couple was at their own cabin, while Brooke and Blair were staying with their grandparents Mike, 77, and Charlene Harber, 75, at a friend's place a couple of doors down.
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Seconds later, a powerful explosion blasted through the doorway, shattering windows and sending vertical blinds and debris flying as firefighters quickly retreated from the building.
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However, for those with mobility issues looking to book a stay, most of the rooms require the use of stairs and doorways are not meant to accommodate wheelchairs.
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This forces the lower esophageal sphincter, the valve between the esophagus and the stomach, to open and close rapidly in succession.
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The utility said around noon that crews are in the process of locating valves to get water pumping again, but repairs might take 12-16 hours.
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Later this month, the Miami City Commission will consider a proposal to launch a one-year pilot program to allow advertisements on fencing at construction sites within the urban core that have active building permits.
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The biggest mistake brands will make in the coming wave is trying to fence that skill and expertise in rather than strategically embrace it.
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Line dance at lunch The line inside Boss Hog on Tuesday stretched from the ordering counter to the entrance, which isn’t saying much since, according to Catawba County property records, the entire building is about 1,200 square feet.
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The explosion at an apartment building entrance in Monaco occurred late Monday.
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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