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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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2
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
Jay Cannon, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
That translates into business at bars hosting release parties, customers buying new outfits for those parties and ticket sales at the movie theater.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
In 2018, a US Government Accountability Office report found that primary and secondary ticketing companies charged total fees of roughly 30% of each ticket’s price.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
That translates into business at bars hosting release parties, customers buying new outfits for those parties and ticket sales at the movie theater.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
Despite the strong debut, Acosta was ticketed for the Padres' bullpen to begin the 1972 campaign.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
In 2018, a US Government Accountability Office report found that primary and secondary ticketing companies charged total fees of roughly 30% of each ticket’s price.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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This realistic doctor’s coat has everything your aspiring doctor needs to give their patients a check-up, including a face mask, a stethoscope with sound effects (AAA batteries not included), thermometer, syringe, reflex hammer, and reusable name tag.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Music industry machinations are mostly to blame; a higher supply of albums means more sales, which translates into chart performance and popularity and plain old checks to cash.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hyperdub is the latest label to pull its catalog, joining Bayonet, 10k, Pan, and more.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
6 Oct. 2025
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Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Typically a shutdown results in the closure of or limited access to resources at National Park Service sites, which includes the Indiana Dunes.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reinstall your Office apps, Adobe Acrobat, and any other software using your license keys or installers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The key is to obtain superior measurements of the large-scale structure of the Universe, and in particular of the baryon acoustic oscillation signature imprinted into it.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Despite slugging seven home runs so far, Monday marked their first with a runner on base.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The film, which carries awards season aspirations, collected $6 million in its opening frame, marking the lowest box office debut in Johnson’s career.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So is how strong the run defense has been, which means Smart and company can home in on fixing the pass defense.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The veteran quarterback has 815 passing yards, two touchdown passes and six interceptions through the first four weeks of the season.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Several stores, including grocery chains and retail giants, will be closing their doors in October.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though Stege Bojer admits having one foot in the door help in his pursuit to secure suppliers and low minimums.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those spiders were the gateway bugs into the booming community of jumping spider pet owners.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the charming downtown, Port Jervis doubles as a gateway to the outdoors.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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