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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
Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
But out of the gate, a rare color kept popping up for Shiffrin on the video board, at each of her intervals.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2025
Passengers who board late in the process are the most likely to have to gate check their bags due to full overhead bins, but others who board a little earlier may have to find space in another part of the plane, which can make deplaning more frustrating.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Thirteen seconds into her run, Lindsey hooked a gate.
—Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
But out of the gate, a rare color kept popping up for Shiffrin on the video board, at each of her intervals.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Airports are rolling out a wave of new automation to speed trips from curb to gate.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2025
Passengers who board late in the process are the most likely to have to gate check their bags due to full overhead bins, but others who board a little earlier may have to find space in another part of the plane, which can make deplaning more frustrating.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gate
Noun
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See video … HARVEY LEVIN – Behavior of alleged suspect in door cam does not align with sophistication of ransom letter.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prior to detaining a person, authorities released security footage showing a masked individual approaching Nancy Guthrie's front door on the morning of her disappearance.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Upon arrival, Officer Jared Wilson saw an unresponsive Black male, later identified as Harris, lying in the front doorway of the residence.—
Steven Mross,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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According to Perardi’s court testimony, Youngblood’s wife stood in the doorway with a gun, thin, distraught.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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Valvular heart disease, in which one more of the heart's valves don't function properly, can make the heart work harder and, over time, lead to conditions like chest pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the pipe burst during testing of a new protective valve.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the year since the property has been vacant, and fenced off, 27 fires have gutted or scorched empty units, located between Truman Road and 18th Street, Woodland and Brooklyn avenues.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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Alternative plans to control the island's mule deer population included fencing them in, relocating the deer, introducing predators and sterilization.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lane began to shut the entrance to the apartment building when Payne opened fire.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ephesus, Turkey — The security lines at the entrance move with airport-like efficiency.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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