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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
In launching the Port Community System (PCS), Hong Kong wants to promote digitization within its port community, improve information interconnectivity across sectors, enhance the Port of Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a transshipment hub and better connect the port with other global gateways.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Rahman said the body was transported to a hospital in Labuan Bajo, a gateway town to the park in eastern Indonesia, for identification.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
That really was the gateway to the last 15 years of my life.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
The prime property on the western gateway to town at state Route 67 and Highland Valley Road is recognizable by the Welcome to Ramona sign.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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This Lululmeon Everywhere Belt Bag has a generous 2-liter capacity to store all the essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, lip balm)—and then some.—
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They’re equipped with a wide, smoothing waistband, a back drop-in pocket for stashing your cards or keys, and seamless legs for a streamlined look.—
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The federal government pays 90% of the costs of Idaho’s Medicaid expansion, which as of early 2025 provided access to care for about 90,000 lower-income Idaho residents who earn too much to qualify for standard Medicaid but not enough for private insurance discounts.—
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With less access to scholarships and aid, some students may elect to choose a different path of study, potentially sinking enrollment below the quotas set by the law enacted last year.—
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Janus is the Roman god of doorways, beginnings and endings, and transitions.—
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Avoid Drafts Hancock recommends placing plants away from heating vents, heat sources like fireplaces or stoves, and drafty windows or doorways.—
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Enter now to win a 4-ticket-prize-pack to the event.—
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Friday’s Fantasy 5 evening drawing came up 7, 9, 15, 26 and 29, numbers chosen by the computer for a Quick Pick ticket bought at the Publix at 3636 Harden Blvd.—
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When an agent attempted to open the drivers side door of the vehicle, Good put the vehicle into reverse before putting it into drive, according to CBS.—
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The committee has called on state officials to testify in closed-door, transcribed interviews, while requesting suspicious activity reports from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, along with a staff-level briefing from the Justice Department.—
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While interviewing the mayor, a vehicle was seen entering the property after the gate was opened.—
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Agents reportedly found Wu again, who admitted to taking videos of the B‑2 Spirit aircraft and numerous photographs of the base, including its perimeter fencing, a gate and military equipment.—
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Furthermore, sometimes passengers get to the gate and don’t have their passports or tickets readily available, which causes even more congestion, slowing the entire boarding process down.—
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To encourage both visitors and locals to see not only the flag displays but all the other art on offer in Johnson County, the public art division will launch an art passport guide later this year that leads people to various local sites.—
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In the video released by police, two masked suspects dressed in all black swung what appeared to be a sledgehammer into the store’s windowed entrance.—
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Made of untreated cedar, the house has a 3-inch entrance hole and interior dimensions ideal for these larger birds.—
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“Gateway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gateway. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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