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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
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Carey and Live Nation Las Vegas will donate $1 of every ticket purchased to Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas at Dolby Live at Park MGM to The Fresh Air Fund's Camp Mariah.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Ari Levy, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
Ticketing platform StubHub plans to become a public company with initial stock offering
Events ticketing platform StubHub has filed for an initial public offering of its common stock.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The league used to keep 45% of home ticket revenue in the playoffs versus 6% in the regular season.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Carey and Live Nation Las Vegas will donate $1 of every ticket purchased to Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas at Dolby Live at Park MGM to The Fresh Air Fund's Camp Mariah.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
Online lender Klarna and ticketing marketplace StubHub delayed their IPOs due to market turbulence, just weeks after filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and fintech company Chime is also reportedly delaying its listing.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
Ticketing platform StubHub plans to become a public company with initial stock offering
Events ticketing platform StubHub has filed for an initial public offering of its common stock.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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Stanley’s check nearly erased the memory of him falling after a Mason Appleton giveaway to give the Blues one of their first Grade A chances of the game.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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These systems can better understand cultural nuances and can analyze behavior, quickly spot weak ads and improve messages through sentiment checks.—
Tony Gonzalez,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Since there was some disease activity, apply a copper fungicide following label instructions.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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It’s been a stunning descent for Combs, who became a billionaire after building a business empire that encompassed a record label and media properties, a clothing line, restaurants and liquor brands.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Garnett asked the government to submit a letter ensuring Mangione access to a separate phone line for his legal calls.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The City Council sued and requested an injunction blocking the opening of the ICE office, arguing that the agents stationed there would gain access to databases and personal information and raised concerns about deportations within the prison without due process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The key is to ensure smartphone users know never to take or make these calls.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The urge to indulge our five senses is strong, but the key is to slow down and savor the moment, whether that’s lounging under the sun or finding peace in the stillness.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For one young White Party guest, the event marked an entrée into the world of entertainment star-makers Being invited to a White Party was the ultimate stamp of success, says rapper and record producer Jay Blaze, 37.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The first week of April marked the culmination of two years’ work for Katharine Burke: The very first line of her self-care Purryfuls products went into production.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Where deGrom struck out seven and walked one, Yamamoto had 10 strikeouts and no free passes.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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For just $20, customers who purchase the pass will receive a black-and-gold card in the mail that earns them the right to a burger and a bottomless side of fries every day for the month of May, which is National Burger Month.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Remembering how a few crucial opportunities to work on calligraphy and design at a young age prepared him for his career in film, fashion, and painting, Yi Ming hopes to open similar doors for other young artists.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The company plans to ask the Federal Aviation Administration for approval to increase production to 42 a month from 38, a cap set after a January 2024 accident when a door plug blew off of a 737 Max mid-flight.—
Jacob Pramuk,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Set at the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in Eastern Utah, the retreat will host just 40 guests across one-bedroom and two-bedroom standalone suites, designed for privacy and a connection to place.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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With the new service, EVA Air will have nine gateways in North America.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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