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as in gate
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
we locked the door to the room so that no one could get in
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
education unlocks the door to advancement
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Recent Examples of door
Getty Images An always-on culture decreases retention and creates a revolving door of talent, Sarah Wernér, co-founder of Husmus, told CNBC.
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Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 June 2025
Enter through the front door at the left side of this porch and you will be greeted by an entry foyer and open floor plan.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Tillman heard what sounded like a car door slamming shut, then nothing.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 June 2025
The brand will also enter 1,549 Walmart doors with period care, followed by 2,700 Walmart doors with its pain relief products like its Heating Patch for Menstrual Cramps.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
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Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 June 2025
Enter through the front door at the left side of this porch and you will be greeted by an entry foyer and open floor plan.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Tillman heard what sounded like a car door slamming shut, then nothing.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 June 2025
The brand will also enter 1,549 Walmart doors with period care, followed by 2,700 Walmart doors with its pain relief products like its Heating Patch for Menstrual Cramps.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
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The Panthers struggled out of the gate that first year and needing a strong finish in the regular season to sneak into the playoffs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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Women are less likely to negotiate for better/higher pay out of the gate, and more likely to be paid less throughout their careers due to their having (or likelihood to have) children.—
Susan Rietano Davey,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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Hood’s son is standing in the doorway, watching the assault of his mother.—
Malcolm Gladwell,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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And my conversations with Moni kind of opened that attic doorway to go like, Oh my God, look at this dusty old box.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
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Officials said the project also supports the town’s long-term commitment to neighborhood revitalization and inclusive park access throughout Newington.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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Del Toro said that those investigators involved with the tragedy will have access to treatment to deal with the trauma from responding to the death.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Power folding operation arrived for the rear hatch, the third row of seats, and even the running boards.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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Investigators also found blood in the back seat and back hatch of the 2003 Buick parked outside the house, according to the affidavit.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2025
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How to Get There With Portland and the Portland International Airport (PDX) being just a 10-minute drive away, the western entrance to the gorge is the best point of access.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Resplendent marbles—a nod to the marbles that line the floors of the Pantheon nearby—flank every doorway, floor, and wall, and an ancient statue of Augustus Caesar from the famed private Torlonia Collection greets visitors at the hotel’s entrance.—
Erica Firpo,
AFAR Media,
29 May 2025
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The eighth entry in Tom Cruise’s 29-year-old action franchise has amassed $149 million in North America and $450 million worldwide to date.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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PwC’s recent executive playbook on agentic AI emphasizes that early adopters of AI set industry benchmarks, gain first-mover advantage, streamline operations, and create barriers to entry through deep integration.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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My apartment key weighed heavier than the betrayal in my chest.—
David Lee Condrey,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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As such, Ono predicts that nurturing creativity in higher education will be a key in keeping mathematics going for future generations.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Scientific American,
6 June 2025
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Among the Kremlin's demands are the annexation of four Ukrainian regions -- plus the retention of Crimea, which Russia seized in 2014 -- Ukrainian demilitarization and a permanent block on the country's accession to NATO.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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The accession to the CPTPP of the United Kingdom, now a close strategic partner of Japan, in 2024 should give Japan valuable policy support in its efforts to keep global trade channels open.—
Robert Ward,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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