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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
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
Where to buy lottery tickets Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 July 2025
Vivid Seats stock jumped more than 50% in Wednesday day trading, the latest move in what’s been a volatile week for the live event ticketing business.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Two winning Keno tickets were both drawn Friday, Aug. 15, according to the CT Lottery.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
Where to buy lottery tickets Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
The tour is presented by Frontier Touring and MG Live, with full ticketing information and VIP options available at frontiertouring.com/edsheeran.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 July 2025
Vivid Seats stock jumped more than 50% in Wednesday day trading, the latest move in what’s been a volatile week for the live event ticketing business.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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Once on the road, truckers are also required to speak and read English during traffic stops and weigh-station checks.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The deal is good for one individual classic side of up to $3.99 per check with dine-in restaurant purchases, excluding gift card or alcoholic beverage purchases, per the release.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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This label is reserved for certain vulnerable groups, such as children or people with certain health conditions, that would trigger a more active search.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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For its first official ad campaign, billed as a peek into its creative process, fashion’s favorite niche wine label Katkoot is straddling raw Millennial glamour and the celebration of craftsmanship.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 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.—
cincinnati.com,
cincinnati.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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For years, Detroit’s east side lacked adequate access to year-round recreation facilities.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Police found her car abandoned on the side of Bluegrass Parkway in Nelson County a few days later with her keys, phone and purse inside.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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The key is to watch out for rendering false positives and false negatives.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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President Zelenskyy wore a suit, marking a departure from his wartime attire used in past meetings with foreign leaders.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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August is full of celestial events, and this week marks a milestone for the 4.503 billion-year-old planet known as Mercury.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass during warm-ups prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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But Reuben Lowery was in perfect position to intercept the pass in the end zone.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Just across the hall is a door that leads out to a patio with a fire pit overlooking a lawn with tables and umbrellas interspersed among hydrangea for mingling.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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Behind the door, police found a Glock 26 handgun with an extended magazine, two drum magazines and an ammunition box lying on the floor, as well as a loaded SCCY CPX-2 handgun on top of a dresser.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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Nourished By Time going beyond just music, envisioning the project as a multimedia gateway leading into photography, video, and performance art.—
Elise Brisco,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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Curiosity preserves your relationship, and is a gateway to clean fuel. 4.—
Jennifer Breheny Wallace,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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