keys

NOUN

item that unlocks

Synonyms

STRONG

latchkey opener passkey screw skeleton

Antonyms

WEAK

lock question

NOUN

answer, solution

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blueprint clue code core guide indicator means passport password sign ticket

STRONG

brand cipher crux cue earmark explanation fulcrum hinge index interpretation lead lever marker nexus nucleus pivot pointer root symptom translation

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority outside

WEAK

lock question

Example Sentences

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In the following months he bought accessories such as awning screw-in pegs for £15.98 and wheel clamps and keys for £119.98.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Saving and planning are keys to a successful retirement, but amassing more savings is getting more difficult as Americans are struggling with rising costs of everyday basics like groceries, gas, healthcare and housing.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The keys to managing through that environment are consistency, customer focus, and employee focus.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

No more lost keys, annoying top riding up on your pop up or rubbed-raw belly with the Long-Sleeved RØ Surf Top from Patagonia’s spring/summer 2026 collection.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Demanding the keys to the house, the officer asked where the silverware was.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis