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as in check
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)
only people with tickets will be allowed past the front gates
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as in label
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
the price on the ticket is $20 more than the advertised price
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3
as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
people to whom a green card represents a ticket to a better life
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as in key
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
that entry-level job could be her ticket to a career in big-time advertising
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Recent Examples of ticket
Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
Timed-entry tickets, planning ahead, and being flexible are essential for a smooth summer park visit.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
In 2015, Heems, whose father drove a cab, rallied to get a taxi stand installed outside of Lower East Side institution the Punjabi Deli, which was facing eviction because its customer base — cab drivers — could no longer patronize the business without getting ticketed.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
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Noun
This includes income from ticket sales, TV deals and merchandise.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
Timed-entry tickets, planning ahead, and being flexible are essential for a smooth summer park visit.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Verb
The 2025 season runs from June 28 to July 26, drawing over 26,000 visitors for a vibrant mix of free and ticketed cultural events.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
In 2015, Heems, whose father drove a cab, rallied to get a taxi stand installed outside of Lower East Side institution the Punjabi Deli, which was facing eviction because its customer base — cab drivers — could no longer patronize the business without getting ticketed.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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Even with label checks, the actual caffeine content may not always be accurate, Wick added.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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All the while, energy leaders must maintain grid reliability while keeping consumer prices in check.—
Wal van Lierop,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The designer label’s sleek travel purses have gained the attention of celebrities; most notably, the timeless Brooklyn Shoulder Bag has been spotted on stars like Bella Hadid and Dakota Johnson.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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The Cabernet Sauvignon features a lion, the Pinot Noir has an osprey, the Sauvignon Blanc, and the Chardonnay, which made its debut in 2023, boasts a giant shark practically jumping out of the water and off the label.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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This democratizes access to expertise that was once limited by location or network.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Damage to the North Rim's water and fuel infrastructure forced the park to temporarily block access to interior trails due to a chlorine gas leak, then to ultimately close that entrance for the remainder of 2025.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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As Pentagon leaders see it, the key is to get unmanned systems ready to go immediately.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The Perfect Warm-Up: Ezra Collective Brings the Fire Brit Award and Mercury Prize winning British band Ezra Collective set the stage for Stevie Wonder with an energy-filled, all guns blazing performance full of magical keys, sublime saxophone and dazzling drumming.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The pit stop marked one of her only public appearances in 2024.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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But the era of salts did not mark the end of liquid water on the Martian surface.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Del Castillo shuffles her way past two Italy players and then slides a pass inside to Putellas, knowing that the ball will come back to her soon.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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A day pass is $19.95 on weekdays and $22.95 on weekends.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
Noun
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And even if the door slams shut and the Rays actually do end up staying in Tampa Bay, the Dreamers’ effort wasn’t in vain.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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In the video, someone from Lopez’s crew tells a shocked González that the actress and musician is behind the backstage door and the artist presents her canvas and covers her mouth in disbelief.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Understanding your trauma response can be a gateway to real change.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Elston should be the gateway to Lincoln Yards, but when a popular band is performing at the Salt Shed between Division Street and North Avenue, Elston seizes up.—
F.K. Plous,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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