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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
Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
The study also showed that 60% of ticket purchases attributed to TikTok advertising came from audiences not reached by linear television, highlighting the platform’s ability to expand a film’s audience rather than simply duplicate reach.
—Partner Content, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Longtime fans may recall that on Thanksgiving Night 2009, Woods’ Cadillac Escalade collided with a fire hydrant, tree and several bushes near his Central Florida home, and he was ticketed with careless driving.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
However, tickets are also available on resale sites, such as Vivid Seats and StubHub, at a hefty markup.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
The study also showed that 60% of ticket purchases attributed to TikTok advertising came from audiences not reached by linear television, highlighting the platform’s ability to expand a film’s audience rather than simply duplicate reach.
—Partner Content, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
More ticketing information can be found on Bumbershoot’s website.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Longtime fans may recall that on Thanksgiving Night 2009, Woods’ Cadillac Escalade collided with a fire hydrant, tree and several bushes near his Central Florida home, and he was ticketed with careless driving.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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During the first one to two days on the mission, the crew will be in a high Earth orbit and conduct systems checks, such as testing the Orion capsule's life-support, propulsion, navigation, and communications systems to ensure the spacecraft is ready to travel into deep space.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sponsor may conduct a background check to confirm any potential winner’s eligibility and compliance with these rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Gardeners should carefully read and follow label instructions and avoid applying treatments when pollinators are most active.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Following a long stretch on Anderson’s Southern Lord label, Sunn O))) is the band’s first release on Sub Pop, which is presumably footing the bill for the cabin and all those guitar tracks.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
4 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility In accordance with Japan’s progressive rules for handicap accessibility, all floors are accessible with wide elevator access, lower level buttons reachable from wheelchairs, and wheelchair accessible bathrooms on the restaurant level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Amid an ongoing court battle over clergy access to the west suburban ICE facility, Catholic ministers entered the building and, in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, washed the feet of 14 detainees.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The key now is to foster stronger intracontinental dialogue—turning these events from mere entry points into active hubs of exchange among artists, institutions, and audiences.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Overall, the key is to meet a cat’s natural climbing needs in appropriate ways rather than trying to stop the instinct entirely.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The three-week strike marked the first walkout at an American meatpacking plant in four decades and the first walkout at the Greeley plant.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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That marked the only goal for Boise despite controlling 68% of the possession and putting six shots on target to Spokane’s two.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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Sewell could both elevate Mahogany’s game and give the Lions some peace of mind in pass protection.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Adding defensive end Rashan Gary will help bolster a pass rush that was dormant for stretches at a time last season, and bringing in safety Jalen Thompson will give some reliability on the back end that Dallas desperately needed after giving up the most passing yards of any team in the NFL in 2025.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Special features include a four-person Irish snug attached to the bar, complete with a pass-through for drink service and exterior doors from a 1800s-era church that can close off the space for privacy.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Buzz at the large wooden door to enter an intimate courtyard, where you'll be ushered into the building by hotel staff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The strait is the southern gateway from the Red Sea into the Arabian Sea and all points beyond.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Its name references Chongqing’s role as a major logistics gateway linking inland China to global shipping routes—a fitting title for a city often called one of China’s fastest-growing economic hubs.—
Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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