gates 1 of 2

Definition of gatesnext
plural of gate
1
as in doors
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened be sure to latch the gate when you leave so the dog doesn't get out

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as in doorways
the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure passed through the gates of the walled city

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3
as in valves
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid opens the gate in the lock so the ships can get through the canal

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gates

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gate

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Recent Examples of gates
Noun
The gates blocking it, and the security checkpoints along its flanks, will dramatically limit the public’s desire to enter, and change the tenor and experience of a space that should feel porous and inclusive. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The parking lots are near KU football’s indoor practice facility, which is across from the entrance gates to the concert grounds. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 The pilot should also have a simple rollback path if those gates aren’t met. — Manjot Pal, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Plus, no outside food or beverages can be brought inside the gates. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Local residents described seeing heightened security around RAF Fairford in recent days, with heavy vehicles parked across entrance gates. — Alastair Grant, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026 Players have to open three gates, but stay ahead of the Death Parade. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 The azaleas growing by the new hospital’s gates are in full bloom, a bright pink that makes my eyes sore. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 Also, in an effort to speed up the process of getting into the actual stadium, the school has announced that gates will open an hour early in hopes of getting everyone to their seats in time for kickoff. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gates
Noun
  • That was crucial, as cockpit doors are typically locked to prevent hijackings.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Inside the cabin, extensive additional sound deadening in the doors, trunk and wheel arches means phone calls and passenger conversations are entirely effortless at highway speeds.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies applied a stricter standard, looking for single-floor living, a no-step entrance and hallways and doorways wide enough for wheelchair access, and found fewer than 4% of homes qualified.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Also, consider your space and whether or not something will fit in your vehicle, through the doorways, and ultimately in your space.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • His heart valves showed no signs of bacterial growth, but trace backflow was detected across one of his valves, a finding present in most people.
    — Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Advanced internal valves are specifically engineered to filter out high-frequency vibrations from coarse road surfaces.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Apple hedges across the supply chain, but these price rises illustrate systemic long-term pressure rather than short-term variations.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • For example, low-cost Irish airline Ryanair currently hedges 80% of its jet fuel costs, giving them a significant competitive advantage when fuel prices increase.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 26 June 2026

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“Gates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gates. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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