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as in keys
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 doors
the means or right of entering or participating in
Denver is the gateway to the West
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Recent Examples of gateways
More than 80 percent of international trade consists of goods transported by sea, which means that straits are vital gateways and choke points.
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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
Proceed to fund your account with a first-time deposit of at least $10 using one of the platform's secure payment gateways.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Counterpoint Research warned last month that the rising prices for DRAM and NAND flash are not only affecting smartphones, but also routers and gateways.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Kuwait’s Shuwaikh Port saw four late departures, while Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port had two transshipment delays, with both gateways seeing zero cases on Sunday.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
The airports are gateways to millions of passengers flying to and from destinations that span Australia, India, Europe and North America.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The airport is also one of American’s top international gateways, especially to Latin America and the Caribbean.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Now that citizens can stare dumbfounded into the same distracting bright lights (and gambling gateways) via ever-present screens, the whole of the United States has essentially transformed into the hellscape once confined to Nevada’s southern tip.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Proceed to fund your account with a first-time deposit of at least $10 using one of the platform's secure payment gateways.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Counterpoint Research warned last month that the rising prices for DRAM and NAND flash are not only affecting smartphones, but also routers and gateways.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Kuwait’s Shuwaikh Port saw four late departures, while Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port had two transshipment delays, with both gateways seeing zero cases on Sunday.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
The airports are gateways to millions of passengers flying to and from destinations that span Australia, India, Europe and North America.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The airport is also one of American’s top international gateways, especially to Latin America and the Caribbean.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Now that citizens can stare dumbfounded into the same distracting bright lights (and gambling gateways) via ever-present screens, the whole of the United States has essentially transformed into the hellscape once confined to Nevada’s southern tip.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateways
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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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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
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Trust what’s happening behind closed doors, Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 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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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
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Starting April 29, fans can snag $30 tickets to more than 4,000 concerts, including artists Charlie Puth, Empire of the Sun, Evanescence, MGK, Luke Bryan, Zayn, the Pussycat Dolls, Goo Goo Dolls and even comedians, such as John Mulaney.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The operation, owned by Ben Agresta, reportedly sold a substantial number of advance VIP tickets at $49 apiece.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Airport-style baggage and body scanners have been installed at facility entrances and the county has increased the frequency of searches and the use of drug-sniffing canines.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility There are fully accessible rooms, parking, and entrances as well as ramps and elevators throughout the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Frayer attended a small protest at the palace gates.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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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
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The agency did not state how many of the special-edition passports will be released.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rosenberg with Oakland Privacy suggested that the state might be better off opting out of the Real ID system than sharing information about its license holders, noting that more than 60 percent of Californians already have passports.—
Sacramento Bee contributor,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Gateways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateways. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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