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as in checks
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 labels
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 doors
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 keys
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 tickets
Rob Wile, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025
The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and received the Billboard Legends of Live award for its blockbuster co-headline tour with Def Leppard in 2018, which sold more than 1 million tickets.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Khruangbin are heading on the road for a short run of intimate shows to celebrate The Universe Smiles Upon You ii, with tickets available to members of the band’s Khru Club.
—Jonathan Zavaleta, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
The Mosconi Cup, which is organized by Matchroom, is the most anticipated event on the pool calendar, attracting roughly 3,000 fans each year, compared to roughly 500 tickets sold for the US Open finals.
—Jeremy Herb, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Adult tickets start at $65 per person.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Occupancy across both free and paid in-person screenings also increased to 94%, up from 92% last year, with 47% of tickets being booked by first-time attendees.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Some of the airlines are also offering clients the opportunity to cancel and still receive refunds on nonrefundable tickets.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Keep reading below for more details on how to watch the Ravens-Dolphins game, including with and without cable, and how to buy tickets online.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
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The United waivers and refund policies will even apply to passengers who have non-refundable or basic-economy tickets.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025
The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and received the Billboard Legends of Live award for its blockbuster co-headline tour with Def Leppard in 2018, which sold more than 1 million tickets.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Khruangbin are heading on the road for a short run of intimate shows to celebrate The Universe Smiles Upon You ii, with tickets available to members of the band’s Khru Club.
—Jonathan Zavaleta, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
The Mosconi Cup, which is organized by Matchroom, is the most anticipated event on the pool calendar, attracting roughly 3,000 fans each year, compared to roughly 500 tickets sold for the US Open finals.
—Jeremy Herb, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Adult tickets start at $65 per person.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Occupancy across both free and paid in-person screenings also increased to 94%, up from 92% last year, with 47% of tickets being booked by first-time attendees.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Some of the airlines are also offering clients the opportunity to cancel and still receive refunds on nonrefundable tickets.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Keep reading below for more details on how to watch the Ravens-Dolphins game, including with and without cable, and how to buy tickets online.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
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Research from the National Restaurant Association shows that 54% of full-service operators — including 67% of fine-dining operators — say their restaurants sometimes add a service charge or automatic gratuity to customer checks.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Are stimulus checks being sent out?—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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To avoid this issue, Wang advises simply following the product labels and dosage information while also maintaining a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for your machine.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to a recent report from Wells Fargo, the cost of a 10-person Thanksgiving meal has fallen 2% to 3% since 2024, depending in part on whether customers go for national name brands or cheaper store labels.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Fortunately, Marty, posing as a federal agent here to arrest Lee for harassment, bursts through the One Well doors in the nick of time.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For Starbucks patrons at an upscale mall in Beijing’s central business district – the same complex where the company first opened its doors in China in 1999 – the news doesn’t come as a complete surprise.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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At Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, guests receive room keys that double as all-access passes to local museums and galleries through the hotel’s Unlock Art program.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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John put the bikes onto their truck with the keys inside, and left them in the driveway of their home in Maplewood, per the outlet.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The shift marks the end of the pandemic’s geographic free-for-all.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The 40th release, however, marks the first time the brand has ever released a tequila—an extra añejo blend put together by a leading name in the agave spirits industry.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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About 5 million people use Propel's app to check their SNAP balances, and get coupons and discounts on groceries.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Current coupons, as outlined on the Bed Bath & Beyond website, include $10 off a purchase of $150, $20 off a purchase of $350, $35 off a purchase of $700 and $50 off a purchase of $1,000.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The state halted new admissions to the facility in May after inspectors determined residents were at immediate risk.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Researchers found a drastic drop in evictions and fewer preterm births and neonatal intensive care unit admissions.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Foreign passports and bedding are strewn across the rooms, but both captors and victims are long gone.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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With the introduction of digital product passports (DPPs), the end-to-end traceability across the product value chains provides comprehensive information about each product’s origins, materials, environmental impact and disposal recommendations used by brands, resellers and consumers alike.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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