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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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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Ahead of the series, Embiid urged Philly fans not to sell their tickets, eager to avoid a repeat of the Knicks fans’ 2024 incursion.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
Some fans who resold tickets in the fall or winter, though, still have not been paid.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Try to get tickets to the Barrowland Ballroom in the East End.
—Riza Cruz, Vogue, 11 May 2026
The award includes a $10,000 prize for Utopian Academy and a pair of tickets to the June 7 Tony ceremony and gala in New York City.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Presale tickets are expected to go on sale on Tuesday morning with general public sales beginning later in the day.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
What happens to Spirit Airlines tickets now?
—Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Usually, basic economy tickets and award tickets aren't eligible for upgrades with miles or points.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Noun
This was not the most interesting area for tourists, but a nearby subway station can whisk you anywhere around town without the need to sit in traffic (most tickets within the city limits cost less than $1).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Ahead of the series, Embiid urged Philly fans not to sell their tickets, eager to avoid a repeat of the Knicks fans’ 2024 incursion.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
Some fans who resold tickets in the fall or winter, though, still have not been paid.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Try to get tickets to the Barrowland Ballroom in the East End.
—Riza Cruz, Vogue, 11 May 2026
The award includes a $10,000 prize for Utopian Academy and a pair of tickets to the June 7 Tony ceremony and gala in New York City.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Presale tickets are expected to go on sale on Tuesday morning with general public sales beginning later in the day.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
What happens to Spirit Airlines tickets now?
—Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Usually, basic economy tickets and award tickets aren't eligible for upgrades with miles or points.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
Noun
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On the one hand, background checks and psychological evaluations could help weed out individuals with questionable motives.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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California’s current public health monitoring protocol includes daily temperature checks, assessment for any symptoms consistent with hantavirus, and direction to modify activities as necessary.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Six blue jars lined up in our mother’s pantry, with six blue silhouettes of sweet young nuns picking berries on their creamy white labels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Those two labels don't quite do him justice.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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All the doors were opened for them, and that’s what allowed the project to move forward in a concrete way.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trust what’s happening behind closed doors, Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The smaller piano was not meant to project sound that could reach the balconies, so Jarrett had to press the keys (especially in the bass register) aggressively.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The four imap and nmap lines make the arrow keys move the cursor up and down in both normal and insert mode via display lines rather than the actual file lines, which really helps with arrow key navigation with long wrapping lines.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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The operation marks the first time the United Kingdom's military has sent medical personnel by parachute to provide humanitarian support, according to the British Ministry of Defense.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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This marks the first time in Wembanyama's professional career that he has been booted from a game.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Best for coupons and deals Budget is important, especially for flooring.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Included were bottle opener, drink coasters, a provocative poster and cigarette coupons.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Worrell first started working in admissions and then became a student.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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In January, the DOJ sought to join a lawsuit accusing the UCLA Medical School of engaging in racial discrimination in its admissions process.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Both defendants have a status hearing Thursday morning in New Orleans and both were ordered to surrender their passports.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The agency did not state how many of the special-edition passports will be released.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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