Definition of ticketnext
1
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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ticket

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verb

as in to label
to attach an identifying slip to the attendant quickly ticketed my coat and handed the claim stub back to me

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Recent Examples of ticket
Noun
Chase cardholders can take advantage of the Chase Experiences® program, which provides benefits at certain events, ticket presales and more. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 July 2026 The problem is more acute for musicals, given their typically larger cast sizes and need for an orchestra, and the fact that many plays now feature celebrities who are able to draw in big crowds at higher ticket prices. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
Verb
Knockout round World Cup tickets rose more than 34 percent, according to sports analysts with the minimum ticket price to get into the final starting at $7,600 on some ticketing sites. Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 July 2026 Last year, Boise passed its own ordinance to comply with the law, banning camping and ticketing violators with an infraction and a $10 fine. Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ticket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
  • Tasks such as contract review, renewal tracking, compliance checks and obligation management are increasingly assigned to employees without formal legal training.
    Matthew Sole, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • However, quality checks by the FDA’s laboratory personnel showed that the positive result was an error.
    Aria Bendix, NBC news, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • The jacket stayed open to reveal the lingerie construction, while the label’s pink mini shorts in silk habutai barely cleared the hem.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
  • The record label art departments were hopelessly trapped in the past.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • The date circulating is September 25, 2026, with early access opening September 18 for Ultimate Edition buyers and EA Play subscribers.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Your membership gives you access to all facilities nationwide.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • His job is to give Evenepoel radio instructions — simplicity is the key — with Vila driving and Wale providing technical information to Lodewyck when needed.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The real key is not just the quality of your data, but also the clarity of your workflows, decision rights and escalation paths.
    Seema Phull, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • That win over the Tempo marked the first time Jones shared the court with Reese, and in 11 minutes with those two on the court, the Dream outscored the Tempo by 12 points (33-21).
    Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • The high-rise marks a particularly disruptive chapter that Dennis said has her entire street on edge.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • An adult monthly pass is $300, $20 for seniors (60 and up) and $10 for youth.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • Novosad has attempted 15 career passes, and 11 of those came in 2023.
    Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • While some businesses relying on summer traffic have been forced to temporarily close their doors, others refuse to let the smoke alter their plans.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Triple entry doors open into rooms that feel generous and far from overbearing.
    Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Zelensky said that in addition to the warehouse attacks, an oil facility was also struck Saturday – as were additional targets in the Sea of Azov, the gateway to the Black Sea.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • London, meanwhile, remains one of fashion’s most influential commercial gateways.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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