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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
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Still, analysts have expressed relief that Meta is finally out of the gate, with more models presumably on the way.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
The experienced traveller might make it from taxi to gate in a tight twenty-five, passed from station to station as seamlessly as an electron in a circuit.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Facial recognition is now being used widely at Disneyland entrance gates.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Still, analysts have expressed relief that Meta is finally out of the gate, with more models presumably on the way.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Each of the seven LCA studies cover production stages from cradle to gate.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
The experienced traveller might make it from taxi to gate in a tight twenty-five, passed from station to station as seamlessly as an electron in a circuit.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gate
Noun
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There’s the front door intercom panel, a pair of embossed leather club chairs and, fatefully, Mr Big’s Peloton water bottle.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The girl reportedly freed herself and knocked on a nearby neighbor's door, where she was brought inside to safety.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Thomas arrived and pulled Taylor away from the doorway.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sea water flowing into the tanks is controlled with inlet valves and will vary based on the needs of the experiment.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Steve underwent an aortic valve replacement on March 6, 2019.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Zoning commissioners raised concerns about fencing to prevent children from accessing the site.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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While some canvases feature just fencing and textile patterns, others incorporate hands and figures, sometimes in vulnerable moments.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Accessibility The Royalton Park Avenue is ADA compliant, with an accessible public entrance, emergency exit, elevators, registration and concierge desk, public restroom and dining areas, and pool (with a chair lift).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The escalators that now block shoppers’ views at the entrance will be placed on the sides of the mall, opening up clear sight lines across the entire property, Stone said.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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