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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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2
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
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 June 2025
All ticket proceeds for this event will be donated to Operation Homefront, a nonprofit that supports military families.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2025
Investigators ticketed the drivers, who in April and early May bypassed open weigh stations.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 June 2025
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Noun
Expedia looked at the average daily ticket prices for travel to San Juan between July 14 and Sept. 14, and found the most expensive days to fly as Aug. 22 and 29.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 June 2025
All ticket proceeds for this event will be donated to Operation Homefront, a nonprofit that supports military families.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Verb
In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that cities couldn’t ticket people for camping in public when there was no shelter space available that could meet their needs.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2025
Investigators ticketed the drivers, who in April and early May bypassed open weigh stations.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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The zoo field team discovered the marmot upon their return to the zoo, and the organization's animal care, veterinary medicine, and field conservation teams quickly conducted a health check to ensure the wild animal had not been injured during his accidental three-hour trek.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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But this is a masterclass in showing love to the brands that cuts the checks while staying true to your personal style.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Home fragrance company Outdoor Fellow, which makes about 30% of its sales through Amazon’s marketplace, gets most of its candle lids, labels, jars, reed diffusers and other items from China, founder Patrick Jones said.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The cellar stocks around 120-some labels, with wines sourced from 16 different countries, including India, Thailand and China.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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What's included Digital plans Digital + Print Daily digital access Android and IOS apps Subscriber-exclusive content Digital subscription to share The eNewspaper — a digital replica of the print newspaper.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
6 July 2025
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The fire is burning in the footprint of the 2014 Man Fire in brush with numerous snags and is in difficult country with access issues.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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When only two vehicles remain on the far edge of the lot, the woman twists the key in the ignition and the idling car shudders still.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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The key is fitting the right programming to the right platform.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Also in 2026, the United States will celebrate America 250, marking America’s semiquincentennial, with a yearlong series of exhibitions, events and programs across all 50 states.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Meteorologists warn the storm marks the beginning of a dangerous weather pattern along the Eastern Seaboard.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Chisholm followed that free pass with a questionable sac bunt for the first out of the inning.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
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Instead, that ability to set up others (Creative threat, 92 out of 99) and progress the ball with passes (86 out of 99) and carries (79 out of 99) is where Joao Pedro can catalyse the attack further up the sequence chain.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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The rug’s unbacked design is lightweight, easy to move, and low enough to clear most doors.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The door, however, isn’t completely closed for Mann.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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The Texas Hill Country, a scenic and rocky gateway to booming vineyards and vacation rentals, begins west of the state capital and is a popular outdoor summer getaway.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
4 July 2025
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The area is indicative of Indianapolis's beginnings as a Midwest cultural gateway, said Mary Clark, the International Marketplace Coalition's executive director.—
Alexandria Burris,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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