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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
Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
The aim is to create a seamless connection from city to gate, with integrated logistics that minimize the distance between travelers and their aircraft.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 July 2025
New Dividends #1: Millrose Properties (MRP) Millrose Properties (MRP) made 2025’s biggest income splash by coming out of the gate swinging with an 8%-plus yield.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Noun
The lot is fenced and gated, but the gate was open when agents entered, according to the complaint.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
The aim is to create a seamless connection from city to gate, with integrated logistics that minimize the distance between travelers and their aircraft.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Verb
The doc about the Nova Music Festival was the first project out the gate after that terrifying day on October 7 2023.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 July 2025
New Dividends #1: Millrose Properties (MRP) Millrose Properties (MRP) made 2025’s biggest income splash by coming out of the gate swinging with an 8%-plus yield.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gate
Noun
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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
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Two horns suddenly broke through, piercing the door.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Young versions of the rockers graced the poster, hung in the doorway of a red hallway.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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At that point, the co-responder was at the doorway of the apartment, the lawsuit said.—
Nathan Pilling
July 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Carnell’s father, who was Quentin’s grandfather, died of heart valve disease.—
Devon Henderson,
Oc Register,
26 July 2025
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Teams deemed the valve needed to be replaced and the rocket needed to be rolled back from the pad to Boeing’s Vertical Integration Facility.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Slatted fencing conceals kayaks, paddleboards, and other lake toys, ensuring the backyard looks tidy.—
Jody Garlock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 July 2025
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Tritons fencing coach Juan Ignacio Calderon admires not only the artistry of Wu’s fencing but also the gamut of her accomplishments.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
Noun
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There are more monitors similar to this one all over the plant — including directly at the entrance to the employee cafeteria in the area dubbed the Plant Control Center — all with the same information.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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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
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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