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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
Multiple high-profile suitors may be in the running to acquire a major gateway at The Port of New York and New Jersey.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Long before Idaho Falls was known for its river walks, recreation, or being a gateway to nearby wild places, residents were finding practical ways to put the river to work.
—Northwest River Partners, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Federal courts represent the last major impediment to Trump’s authoritarian consolidation, and the Senate is the gateway to controlling those courts.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Greece has long been a favored gateway to Europe for migrants and refugees from the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Long before Idaho Falls was known for its river walks, recreation, or being a gateway to nearby wild places, residents were finding practical ways to put the river to work.
—Northwest River Partners, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Federal courts represent the last major impediment to Trump’s authoritarian consolidation, and the Senate is the gateway to controlling those courts.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Greece has long been a favored gateway to Europe for migrants and refugees from the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateway
Noun
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Thoughtful Lighting Lighting can make or break a kitchen, but the key is to give yourself options.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her employee badge, keys and computer were confiscated, according to the memo.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Museum members will have two weeks of priority access to the galleries, with general admission beginning May 4.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Could artificial intelligence help people who lack access to legal representation in Georgia’s rural counties?—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
5 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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Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Traffic jams and street closings Miami Beach police will be working key corridors to manage traffic flow, ease congestion and give tickets for violations.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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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Protesters stood in front of the main gate and refused to leave.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Stoddard had a great pace out of the gate.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But legally speaking, for a passport, for any government activities, that’s not their name.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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Users can now monitor for the exposure of their driver’s licenses, passport numbers, and Social Security numbers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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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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“Gateway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateway. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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