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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
Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 28 Jan. 2026
For guests 21 and over, tickets are $35 and include a bourbon tasting in an igloo, a winter cocktail at the ice bar, s’mores, a savory bourbon treat, and a take-home rocks glass set with an ice mold.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026
Violators will have their cars ticketed and towed.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Many Walmart locations in Florida have self-service lottery ticket vending machines or sell lottery tickets at the customer service desk.
—Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 28 Jan. 2026
For guests 21 and over, tickets are $35 and include a bourbon tasting in an igloo, a winter cocktail at the ice bar, s’mores, a savory bourbon treat, and a take-home rocks glass set with an ice mold.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Vehicles could be towed or ticketed if they are not moved.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026
Violators will have their cars ticketed and towed.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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Every year, the Canadian Whisky Awards serve as a kind of temperature check for the country’s whisky scene.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The yen’s gains extended overnight following reports that the New York Federal Reserve conducted rate checks.—
Erica Yokoyama,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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But the biggest companies are losing customers to upstart brands or private-label products, according to Bain partner Peter Horsley.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Issues include the potential for impurities in the products, possible immune reactions and a lack of safety warnings on labels.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Iran’s internet connectivity has been partially restored, but experts are warning that, even on the other side of the digital blackout, the outlook for Iranian internet access remains bleak.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cook said Apple is in the process of increasing its access to supply and didn’t want to forecast beyond March.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The key is to start where friction is highest, whether that’s customer responses, proposals, first-pass marketing copy or product listings, and introduce a simple review checklist that defines what must be accurate, what must never be claimed, and what requires human sign-off.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her dreams of late had all been like this, trying to pack without a bag or leave the house without her keys, trying to read without her contacts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Protesters marked a second day of rallies and marches after a nationwide strike on Friday prompted a shutdown of schools, workplaces and businesses from coast to coast.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit marks the first time some of Nguyen’s victims have publicly shared their accounts.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, a speedy pass is simply not effective on most carpets and rugs.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, the senior completed 68% of his passes (151-for-222), finishing with over 2,200 yards and 23 touchdowns.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Rooney went on record a few days earlier to say the door is open for a return.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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In Maye's case, getting there in just his second season, the notion of going from 4-13 to Super Bowl participant reminds us that the door is open next year, even for clubs with losing records in 2025.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Osborne, who visited Beijing regularly, attempted to position London’s financial district as a gateway for Chinese money into Europe and helped secure investment in British nuclear power stations.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kalshi’s exchange is embedded in the Robinhood and Webull apps, which act as a brokerages and have different business goals for prediction markets, wanting to use them as a gateway to other products.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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