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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
Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
International flights, for the most part, are higher ticket items for airlines.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Through this multi-season deal, Fever will bring its ticketing technology to SailGP, providing fans access to tickets for every event, along with personalized recommendations for upcoming races and experiences.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Forced to scramble, both Telluride and Mountain Village officials referred measures to November’s ballot, asking voters to approve taxes on visitors’ lift tickets.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
International flights, for the most part, are higher ticket items for airlines.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Easy to conceptualize and difficult to pull off, the company’s mission has been to consolidate the frustratingly fragmented world of live event ticketing into one seamless ecosystem that benefits artists, venues, and fans alike.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Through this multi-season deal, Fever will bring its ticketing technology to SailGP, providing fans access to tickets for every event, along with personalized recommendations for upcoming races and experiences.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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The payments, made from January 2024 through May 2025, came via extra payroll checks and health insurance reimbursement checks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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That’s when sponsors upgrade their checks.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Certain estrogen-only therapies will still carry labels that share the risk of endometrial or uterine cancer—an important risk that has previously gotten less attention, says gynecologic oncologist Kemi Doll of the University of Washington.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025
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Most bulbs should be planted pointy side up because the stem and leaves emerge from this end, but check the label for specific instructions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, some experts have speculated that Beijing is using Nvidia’s market access as leverage in trade negotiations or to push Washington for wider access to advanced semiconductors.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Suburbia offered the illusion of moral purity, deepening social segregation as highways allowed a quick access to and from the city centre.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Winning back those existing consumers who remember the glamor and delight of an old-fashioned department store shopping spree is the key, says Bines.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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At Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, guests receive room keys that double as all-access passes to local museums and galleries through the hotel’s Unlock Art program.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Veterans Day arose from Armistice Day, a holiday held annually to mark the end of World War I.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
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Kurtz unanimously beat out finalists Roman Anthony and teammate Jacob Wilson to secure the award, which marked the first time an A's player had won the award since Andrew Bailey in 2009.—
Aaron Coloma,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Fans have pinned the blame for the lackluster pass rush on Jones.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Nov. 2025
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For pass-catchers, market share is targets divided by team pass attempts.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Its monochromatic burst of yellow will lend a warmth to your front door year after year.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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With tuition around $400 a semester, the programs are among the most affordable in Miami-Dade, opening doors to steady jobs in fields where demand remains high and where artificial intelligence is unlikely to replace human hands.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Netflix launched in Poland in 2016 and quickly realized the territory – a gateway to CEE with a hefty talent base and a population of nearly 40 million – was a crucial one.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The gateway to the Argentinian side is the city of Puerto Iguazú.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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