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as in attack
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a sudden access of hay fever was making him feel miserable
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2
as in entrance
the means or right of entering or participating in
in the evening the only access to the building is through the side door
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as in to enter
to go or come in or into
could not access the bank vault because the lock was controlled by a timer
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Recent Examples of access
Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Flash Sale: Get a year of unlimited access for $20 $12 per month.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
Kayte Spector-Bagdady, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
Prime members can access the service for INR99 ($1.15) per month, unlocking Apple’s exclusive content library featuring weekly releases.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is resigning over a new federal agreement that allows immigration enforcement access to taxpayer data, according to two people familiar with the decision who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Flash Sale: Get a year of unlimited access for $20 $12 per month.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
The direct-to-consumer business model is fairly straightforward: A consumer orders a genetic test kit online, spits into a tube that comes in the mail, returns it to the company and accesses their results in an online portal.
—Kayte Spector-Bagdady, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
Prime members can access the service for INR99 ($1.15) per month, unlocking Apple’s exclusive content library featuring weekly releases.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for access
Noun
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On Friday, a Russian ballistic missile and drone attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih -- Zelenskyy's home town -- killed 19 people, including nine children.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2025
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There has been a big labor split, however, with carpenters and laborers unions going heavily for Moreno — and waging tough attacks against Aguirre.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those fees are in addition to the cost of entrance passes into Sequoia National Park (which starts at $20).—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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Unlike previous James action figures from McFarlane Toys and Starting Lineup that depict him in an NBA uniform, the first NBA Ken doll will feature the future Hall of Famer in an adjustable, multi-accessory outfit worthy of a pre-game entrance to the locker room.—
David Betancourt,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With the arrival of Bizzarri and Maggio, the brand entered the American market, with a first U.S. boutique in the Bal Harbour Shops in Miami opening in December.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Miami entered Wednesday with a 5-9 record this season when all three players have been available since Wiggins was acquired from the Golden State Warriors in the Feb. 6 Jimmy Butler trade.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Millions of people across the central U.S. on Tuesday braced for dangerous bout of severe weather this week following a deadly cross-country storm that's left hundreds of thousands of homes and business without power in the Midwest.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Playoffs are set to begin on June 1 with the title bout slated for Monday, June 9.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Among the rest of the cast, Omar Miller is excellent as Cornbread, a sharecropper who works the door of the club, and Li Jun Li as Grace, part of the Chinese couple (with Yao as Bo Chow) who run the grocery stores for both the poor and the rich in town.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Easter welcome porch sign: on sale for $36 (10% off) Original price: $40 Nothing is as inviting as a wooden porch sign at your front door.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The therapy uses a combination of lasers and light treatments to penetrate the skin based on the severity of the acne.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Use the tip of your tongue to penetrate around the hole and the flat part of your tongue to lick some areas.—
Ian Kumamoto,
Them,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This can include damage to credit scores, along with the prospect of penalties and collection activities including the seizure of wages, tax refunds, and even Social Security benefits.—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Oregon Health Authority tracks xylazine, along with other illicit drugs, via mortalities and drug seizures.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Upon entering the white wood-sided and brick structure, an entry foyer immediately reveals river and marsh vistas.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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Mount Fuji is taking another step toward curbing overtourism by doubling its entry fee this summer.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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