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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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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
John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
On peak days, a single-day lift ticket at Deer Valley can reach roughly $340, compared with about $137 at Brighton — a gap of more than $200 per person.
—Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
French police have detained nine people in relation to a ticketing fraud scheme that may have cost the Louvre €10 million ($12 million).
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Feb. 2026
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Noun
It will be partly funded by ticket revenue, state support, donations and income from the Louvre branch in Abu Dhabi.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
On peak days, a single-day lift ticket at Deer Valley can reach roughly $340, compared with about $137 at Brighton — a gap of more than $200 per person.
—Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Local farms and private venues, including Robinson Family Farm, often host ticketed Easter weekends with food trucks, live music and themed photo areas.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
French police have detained nine people in relation to a ticketing fraud scheme that may have cost the Louvre €10 million ($12 million).
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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January 20 – February 18 Morning checks help money choices stay clear.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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And as salt in the wound, UBS is writing a check to someone Credit Suisse fired.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This label prohibits any military partners from conducting commercial activity with the firm.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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Some samples in the latter study had chemicals that should have required consumer warning labels under California’s Proposition 65.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Situated near the banks of the Tennessee River, guests have easy access to attractions in Knoxville, including a variety of historic landmarks, outdoor recreational activities, and a vibrant arts, theatre and culinary scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Shipman emphasized law enforcement officers must present a judicial warrant or judicial subpoena to access non-public areas of the university, including residence halls, classrooms and buildings requiring Columbia University ID card access.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Marlana McElvaine’s car was found abandoned, with her keys and work badge still inside, the station reported.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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At one point, Ozzy tried to make a deal with the others that nobody would steal the key from whomever unhooked it.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the United Nations wrote on X that major cities in Afghanistan were reportedly bombed by the Pakistani military on Friday, marking a new escalation and raising fears for civilians already struggling under the harsh rule of the Taliban authorities.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Khamanei’s rule was marked by mismanagement, and ultimately ended with one of the more brutal episodes of his trademark repression – the violence his regime meted out to keep power.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Although Iran has not officially closed the strait, through which one-fifth of the world’s global trade in liquified natural gas and daily oil production passes, vessels are avoiding the waterway, particularly after oil tankers in the region were attacked over the weekend.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Messi had a chance to get Inter Miami on the scoreboard after receiving a perfect pass from De Paul, but Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau made a huge save.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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Apple never backed down and the FBI found a way to unlock the phone anyway, using bugs that already existed in Apple’s code, effectively providing the back door that law enforcement sought in the first place.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Share beauty and ideas to open friendly doors today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Owned by Horoy Group, Conrad Shenzhen is poised to usher global travelers to the Chinese gateway city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Gatekeeping is often the gateway to toxicity, and Heated Rivalry had multiple gates being vigilantly kept.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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