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as in doorway
the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure when you come, use the entrance on the right side of the building

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entrance

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verb

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Recent Examples of entrance
Noun
Reminder, the southbound U.S. Highway 31/East Street entrance ramp to westbound Interstate 465 will remain closed into late 2024. Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024 On one recent morning, trash littered the steps leading down to the garden-level entrance, and a red Nike shoebox sat abandoned in a stone planter. Bridget Read, Curbed, 15 Nov. 2024
Verb
After working on set for so many years, visiting the Mayflower and the surrounding area during Gilmore Girls Fan Fest, which takes place annually each fall, was entrancing for Campbell. Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2024 The bass player would play a song and you would get entranced by one of the ancestors, and each ancestor had a color. Damien Scott, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for entrance 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrance
Noun
  • Having access to resources can also be helpful—donations can be expensive.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Visible offers access to Verizon’s network in two unlimited plans for as low as $25 per month, with unlimited data, talk and text using Verizon’s 5G & 4G LTE networks, and unlimited talk and text to Mexico and Canada.
    Molly Higgins, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • In multi-unit housing, secondhand smoke seeps through light fixtures, wall electric outlets and doorways, posing a unique challenge for those trying to manage asthma.
    David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The carousel continues with a photo of Holker holding Zaia in her arms while standing in a doorway.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Wicked transports audiences to the world of The Wizard of Oz, with Universal’s adaptation of the Broadway smash starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo hitting theaters Nov. 22.
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Charging water users to transport their non-river water could spread out some of those costs, Goddard said.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The fun-loving Mama Shelter, with rooftop dining and a bowling arcade, will open its doors on the foodie mile of Bree Street, and in Camps Bay, guests can stay at a 92-key ocean-view Autograph Collection by Marriott.
    Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
  • But divisive political rhetoric, which can be sharper than the swords here, must be left at the club's big wooden door.
    Robert Benincasa, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Officials responded to the incident around 1 p.m. local time outside the gates of the Israeli Embassy, according to police and the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Related Strava closes the gates to sharing fitness data with other apps DC Rainmaker: Strava’s Big Changes Aim To Kill Off Apps This kind of scenario has come up dozens of times throughout my wearables testing.
    Victoria Song, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • These hydrangea plants don't need hefty pruning, but cutting them back no more than one-third yearly can help promote growth and maintain shape. Saucer or Star Magnolia Magnolia trees in general don't heal as well as some other trees from pruning, so make sure not to get too carried away.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
  • To avoid aggravation, Czech recommends taking a minimal approach to physical exfoliation, which can cause micro-tears on the epidermis if you get carried away.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Emotionally taxing but relieved by passages of cathartic beauty, grace and even humor, this IDFA competition entry deserves delicate handling from discerning specialist distributors, though a lengthy festival run beckons first.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Recent films produced by the Italian include Johnny Depp’s San Sebastian entry Modi starring Al Pacino, Jean-Claude Van Damme’s franchise sequel Kill ‘Em All 2 and thriller Skincare starring Elizabth Banks.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The keyboard’s trademark shallow key travel remains the same, which is a demerit for heavy-handed typists like myself but should delight light-touch Mac users who prefer little to no resistance when typing.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • A day care facility in Maine has delighted the internet by revealing which dog breed is the clingiest, and needless to say, anyone who owns a German shorthaired pointer can relate.
    Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Entrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrance. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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