as in doors
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
the main portal to the estate is an elaborate wrought iron gate on the side facing the road
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Recent Examples of portals
Website usability is critical as online portals are now the primary and preferred method of interaction between government agencies and citizens.
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Brian Chidester, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Brian Chidester, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portals
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Many of the walls, doors, and mirrors appeared to have substances smeared across them, the thermostat was changed to 50 degrees, and the back door was left open.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Globally, Moleskine is sold in some 29,000 doors around the world, including 60 of its own stores.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Portals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portals. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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