- present tense form of gate (3rd person singular).
gates
Example Sentences
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In recent weeks, officers have broadened their approach to make more arrests near gates and ticket counters at airports from San Francisco to Miami and Kansas City, Mo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
In short: Wilson snuck a 2,700-year-old poem through the gates of mainstream taste — and after that victory, her arrogance left her marooned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The Metropolitan Police said a fire had started near the gates, which meant they were closed temporarily.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Griffin added it was sad to see closures for a second summer running, but she stopped short of blaming maintenance issues alone, pointing to boaters who had hit gates or left lock paddles open.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
We glide through the gates into a thicket of more trees.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
