gates

[geyts] / geɪts /

NOUN

movable barrier at entrance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bar door doorway exit fence port

STRONG

access conduit egress gateway issue lock opening passage portal portcullis slammer turnstile way weir

WEAK

revolving door

Example Sentences

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Hilton said he expects Bonta to lose to his Republican running mate for attorney general, Michael Gates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

But for Tony Gates, the outgoing CEO of the Northumberland National Park Authority, the dog poo issue is the one he "can't get my head around".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Bill Gates, on the other hand, has played no role in underwriting or supporting the NAR movement.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Gates said he had hoped the tariff on his foreign competitors’ windows would give Awake an edge as a domestic company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Oh, Travis,” said Mrs. Gates, smiling, “I’m sure they’ll be done in time for Christmas, won’t they, Callie? Why, socks don’t take any time at all.”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly