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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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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
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Then there’s the barrier to entry: The Broadway audience bought tickets, hired a sitter, they’re invested.
—Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
Sophie Williams, Billboard, 21 May 2025
Drivers caught speeding can be ticketed and fined, with the penalty depending on their speed.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
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Noun
Every venue has their own rules and regulations, and ticket prices vary.
Remember to bring your $1 bills to show the queens your appreciation!
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Then there’s the barrier to entry: The Broadway audience bought tickets, hired a sitter, they’re invested.
—Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
Verb
Further information on the live shows, alongside ticketing details, will be released soon.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 21 May 2025
Drivers caught speeding can be ticketed and fined, with the penalty depending on their speed.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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Rather than simply writing a check, the musician has created a multimedia experience that educates audiences while generating substantial funding.—
Greg Licholai MD,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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On June 6, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in Largo after someone called and asked for a welfare check for an employee who didn’t show up to work, according to a news release.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Marcus Fairfax Fountaine, co-founding director of Fairfax & Favor discusses the evolution of his brand, and what’s next for British lifestyle label.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Established in 2015, that coed label is known for its industrial-tinged and utilitarian allure, and collaborations with the likes of Nike, Moncler and Audemars Piguet.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Del Toro said that those investigators involved with the tragedy will have access to treatment to deal with the trauma from responding to the death.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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This aerial prowess transforms dense tropical forests into three-dimensional playgrounds, granting them access to prey and escape routes otherwise inaccessible.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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My apartment key weighed heavier than the betrayal in my chest.—
David Lee Condrey,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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As such, Ono predicts that nurturing creativity in higher education will be a key in keeping mathematics going for future generations.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Scientific American,
6 June 2025
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This marks the first time a live Broadway performance has ever been simultaneously televised, according to the network.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Topline Coco Gauff won her first French Open on Saturday, defeating No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set victory that marked her second Grand Slam singles title.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The eventful first period continued with a pass across the offensive zone from Eetu Luostarinen to Seth Jones, and Jones scored on a wide-open net to tie the game at two.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Air show admission is free and requires a parking pass, which is also free and available at bealeairshow.com.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Entertainment and Amenities Sliding doors reveal a lower deck wrapped in plush cream banquettes—perfect for catching a Croatian sea breeze with a late-night brandy snifter or a fresh morning latte—and a watersports platform.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But, in the end, Berg’s life became proof of a darker truth, one that is newly relevant in the Trump era: doors that swing open can also slam shut.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Speaking of Jan, Loop-finding-jazz-records got reissued in 2017, and that was a huge gateway.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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Noah Graham | National Basketball Association | Getty Images Individual star players have beckoned some of the biggest endorsement deals, which didn’t contribute to the team sponsorship total, but often serve as a gateway for brands to eventually strike deals with teams, said Lynch.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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