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as in key
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
hopefully, my college degree will be a gateway to a high-paying job
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
Denver is the gateway to the West
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Recent Examples of gateway
The route serves as a standalone experience or a gateway to further exploration.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
When trying to rebook, they were told there were no more British Airways flights to Dalaman, which serves as a gateway to some of Turkey's most popular beach resorts, for three days.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The earthquakes severely damaged Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, the principal gateway serving Caracas, complicating the arrival of international aid.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
The drugs seem more like a trip into the abyss instead of a gateway to euphoria.
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Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gateway
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
When trying to rebook, they were told there were no more British Airways flights to Dalaman, which serves as a gateway to some of Turkey's most popular beach resorts, for three days.
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The earthquakes severely damaged Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, the principal gateway serving Caracas, complicating the arrival of international aid.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
The drugs seem more like a trip into the abyss instead of a gateway to euphoria.
—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gateway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateway
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The Airbnb logo appears on a mobile phone screen next to a key in Athens, Greece, on February 24, 2026.
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Not to lose your messages and media, set up your Signal Backup (Settings -> Backups -> Enable backups -> View recovery key -> Copy to clipboard -> Next -> Enter the recovery key -> Next -> Continue -> Choose your backup plan).
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Those groups also have lower access to drugs that can stop the transmission of HIV.
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New 2026 graduates have the option of selecting the new RAP or tiered standard repayment plans but also have access to existing repayment options until July 2028.
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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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With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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That punched El Tri's ticket straight to the Round of 16 and kept the host nation's tournament dream alive for at least one more match.
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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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The feels-like temperature was 103 degrees ahead of the match, prompting many men to go shirtless outside the gates and a few to dunk their heads in a reflecting pool by the main entrance.
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Workers at the security gates were allowing attendees to bring in bottled water, and the fair also provided water refill stations and multiple locations to grab a free bottle.
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In 1976, The Times described the center as a place to prepare for an overseas trip where visitors could get passports and visas, as well as exchange dollars for francs, marks, rubles and other currency.
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She was released on bail and ordered to hand in her passport.
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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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“Gateway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateway. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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