doorways

Definition of doorwaysnext
plural of doorway
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as in gates
the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure he stood in the doorway until we finally invited him in

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Recent Examples of doorways Elevators travel to all passenger decks, including the observation deck, and ramps have been fitted to midship doorways leading out to the promenade deck. Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026 The open-plan interior features a curved iron staircase and arched doorways, a gourmet kitchen, and a gas fireplace. The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026 Clear The Entryways Your first step is to provide a clear path down driveways, along walks, and up to doorways. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 Accessibility In five rooms and suites, all the doorways are wheelchair accessible. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026 Completed in 1981 but recently updated, the five-bedroom, four-bath dwelling comes with white oak hardwood floors, wood-beam ceilings, wide arched doorways, and oversized picture windows overlooking bicoastal views stretching from Moloka’i to Lana’i. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026 Not ready to take on a full renovation to add arched doorways or recesses to your home? Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026 With the eventual blessing of his benevolent landlords, Grattan has completely transformed the rental unit— widening doorways, upgrading electrical systems, and reimagining every wall and ceiling. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 Webbing from grand facades were narrow streets where cats sunned in doorways and artisans claimed corners for their craft, unfolding a space of inclusive second chances. Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doorways
Noun
  • All the doors were opened for them, and that’s what allowed the project to move forward in a concrete way.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Trust what’s happening behind closed doors, Cancer.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Frayer attended a small protest at the palace gates.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Jeffrey, who lives in San Luis Obispo, was one of the first fans through the gates.
    Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Disney did a good job of shepherding the family and their friends through back-door entrances to many attractions, the Sentinel reported back then.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
  • Now, TikTokers are reporting that the front-door handles have been removed and the entrances have been barricaded.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Book through various companies, such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up at any of the nearby public beach accesses.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • More than 80 percent of international trade consists of goods transported by sea, which means that straits are vital gateways and choke points.
    Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Placentia recently went through a similar visioning process for its Chapman Corridor — the City Council approved the end result of that two-year process in the fall for one of the key gateways to the town.
    Heather McRea, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Now, not in pots as houseplants but growing in the ground on prominent public display, there are more than 200 accessions representing 46 species.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Plans to build that economy around a unique LegacyCoin had been scrapped in favor of a complex system where players used Gems (earned in-game or purchased directly from Gala with crypto or dollars) to purchase entries in design popularity contests that ran almost continuously.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
  • All entries are judged on appearance, taste and texture, and if a tiebreaker is necessary, the brisket is the deciding factor.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Doorways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorways. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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