1
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
Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Innovation holds enormous promise to improve access, outcomes, and efficiency while better serving patients.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
This feature is extremely important for keeping medications, bandages and protective equipment well organized and easy to access in the case of an emergency.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Noun
Under Trump: Alone in Its Climate Denial Create your free account and enjoy unlimited access — free for 7 days.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Innovation holds enormous promise to improve access, outcomes, and efficiency while better serving patients.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Verb
Massive cuts to Medicaid would devastate our families and communities and take away the ability for millions of people to access comprehensive and affordable health care.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
This feature is extremely important for keeping medications, bandages and protective equipment well organized and easy to access in the case of an emergency.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for access
Noun
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But after the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the movie was retooled with a new finale before being released in theaters on June 21, 2002.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The Pacers, behind an unrelenting uptempo attack and superior depth, have won the third and fourth quarters in both games, as well as overtime in Game 1.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The entrance is made up of large wooden double doors, which open onto the living room.—
Adam Williams
May 19,
New Atlas,
19 May 2025
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Many houses as well as structures around the city — like the Alhambra and Douglas entrances — were built with coral rock.—
Jimena Romero,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
Verb
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After Klinghoffer entered his plea, a prosecutor read a statement that warned against distracted driving.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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After South Dakota State’s FCS playoff run ended in the semifinals, Gronowski considered entering the NFL Draft and was invited to the East-West Shrine Bowl, but his injury was severe enough to require surgery and put his NFL plans on hold.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The details surrounding Eisenhower’s immediate treatment remain a mystery, though Newton suggests that may have had more do with protecting his personal physician, who misdiagnosed the heart attack as a bout of indigestion, than a purposeful attempt to mislead the public.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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The tech sector, which saw a meteoric rise in recent years, has been subject to bouts of volatility this year.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Rocky Mountain region interior designers, architects, builders, and landscape architects have a bounty of inspiration right outside their doors.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
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The brand will also enter 1,549 Walmart doors with period care, followed by 2,700 Walmart doors with its pain relief products like its Heating Patch for Menstrual Cramps.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The difference between the two can be broken down as follows: Mineral Sunscreens Mineral sunscreens, also known as physical sunscreens, block the sun’s harmful UV rays from penetrating the skin.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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The sprawling but penetrating 4½ hour documentary about French complicity with its Nazi captors during the war exploded the myth that the French resisted their occupiers.—
Richard Natale,
Variety,
26 May 2025
Noun
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This can lead to unwanted complications, such as muscle cramps or seizures.—
Health,
Health,
28 May 2025
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His party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, advocates the broad seizure and redistribution of White land without compensation, a policy that the ANC has long rejected.—
Lydia Polgreen,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
Noun
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As for the boys, having double the number of entries isn’t that surprising as the section has three vaulters over 16-feet among the top 9 in the state.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Aid groups say that the territory’s 2 million residents are facing starvation, after Israel blocked the entry of humanitarian assistance for two months.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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