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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
This take on the steelite mess hall-esque Dansk plates is your gateway to a Scandinavian minimalist take on tabletop.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Amanpuri plus Amantaka, Amankora, Amansara, Amanoi and more are all fantastic pairings with this new gateway escape that brings an air of serenity to one of Asia’s most energetic cities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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
SpaceX routinely submits regulatory filings to authorize new gateway sites.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Amanpuri plus Amantaka, Amankora, Amansara, Amanoi and more are all fantastic pairings with this new gateway escape that brings an air of serenity to one of Asia’s most energetic cities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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
SpaceX routinely submits regulatory filings to authorize new gateway sites.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateway
Noun
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Eco effort Canoe Place has eliminated single-use plastics on the property, uses bamboo room keys and refillable bath amenities, and employs energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems; EV charging ports are available to guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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He was wanted after allegedly robbing a Family Dollar store on Saturday morning and pistol-whipping one of their female employees, taking her wallet and keys.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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In theory, multiple surgeons could all tap into the same first-person video feed and provide assistance for a surgery from anywhere in the world with internet access.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
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Depending on the use case, that information may include security architectures, cryptographic implementations, authentication and access-control logic, vulnerability remediation code, trade secrets, and other proprietary business logic.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
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Alternatives to expensive credit cards for lounge access include buying a day pass or purchasing a premium cabin ticket.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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If tracking and the dizzying pace of advance ticket sales are correct, 20th Century’s Prada 2 will earn nearly $200 million in its global debut alone.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
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Councilmembers deemed the metal gates — the ones that cover the front of basically every bodega, bank, and laundromat — unsightly and a magnet for graffiti.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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Every morning, growing crowds press up against the gates of surviving factories, hoping to be called in for a shift.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The anniversary passports will only be available at the Washington Passport Agency for American citizens who apply for a new identification document until supplies run out, according to the State Department.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The detainees—from Pakistan, India, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Myanmar and eight other nations—were found in restricted compounds, some lacking passports or proper immigration documentation.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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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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“Gateway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateway. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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