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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
Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Volunteers bought 20 bus tickets last year.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
All ticketing information can be found on the festival’s website.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Meanwhile, lower-income consumers reined in spending on nonessentials like airline tickets, vacation rentals and hotels, entertainment and furniture.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Volunteers bought 20 bus tickets last year.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
The lineup for the festival itself — as well as ticketing instructions and other information — will be announced at a later date.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
All ticketing information can be found on the festival’s website.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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Here's a full replay of the hatch closure operations by the Crew-11 astronauts, including live views of commander Zena Cardman and pilot Mike Fincke inside the Dragon capsule amid final checks.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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SpaceX support crews stationed near the landing site quickly reached the gently bobbing spacecraft and hauled it aboard a company recovery ship where flight surgeons were standing by to carry out initial medical checks.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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When using these, be sure to follow the instructions on the label.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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In addition to modeling and founding Spinside Records, an imprint on Browne's independent label Inside Recordings, Ethan also made it to the big screen.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Trust for Public Land releases a yearly ranking of major cities in the US based on their residents’ access to public recreation areas – the city of Los Angeles ranks an embarrassing 90th, highlighting that access is undoubtedly a concern.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Social media companies have removed access to millions of accounts belonging to children in Australia in the first month since the country’s historic ban took effect, requiring platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok to identify and deactivate users under the age 16.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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This lightweight bag provides ample space for belongings like your keys, phone, and wallet, without weighing you down.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The key is to create a side part and then use a small barrel curling iron (a one-inch wand will do) to form a distinct wave pattern.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the gate are hundreds of white crosses, marking the graves of Parchman’s long-dead prisoners.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The move marks a departure from past administrations, which have typically moved quickly to open Justice Department civil rights reviews of fatal encounters involving law enforcement, even when criminal charges were considered unlikely.—
Greg Wehner , Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Hurricanes catch a break Ole Miss gets into Miami territory on a couple big pass plays.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cowan scored on a 2-on-1 rush off a pass from John Tavares, ending a wide-open extra period as the teams went up and down the ice and both goalies made sprawling saves to keep the game going.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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When an agent attempted to open the drivers side door of the vehicle, Good put the vehicle into reverse before putting it into drive, according to CBS.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The committee has called on state officials to testify in closed-door, transcribed interviews, while requesting suspicious activity reports from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, along with a staff-level briefing from the Justice Department.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Moab This city in eastern Utah is a gateway to the red rock wonders of the state—many of which are found within neighboring Arches and Canyonlands national parks.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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The school site sits along Interstate 4 and serves as a gateway to the town.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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