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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
Laurie Perez, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The workers check tickets and fares, answer questions and perform other customer service functions, issue citations for violating train rules, attempt to maintain peace, assist operators and track the number of passengers and sort them into different fare categories.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
One lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers fan is hoping the team can at least hear him out on being able to continue to print his tickets.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Universal and Imax did a presales stunt last summer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, putting tickets on sale for 70MM Imax shows a year in advance of its opening weekend (July 16-19, 2026), with several selling out in 12 hours.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Admission tickets must be purchased in advance online and are $27, $25 for seniors and military personnel and $17 for children age 3-10.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Because the answers could interfere with selling tickets, or whatever broadcast warden ESPN wants.
—Mac Engel
march 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
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Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The workers check tickets and fares, answer questions and perform other customer service functions, issue citations for violating train rules, attempt to maintain peace, assist operators and track the number of passengers and sort them into different fare categories.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
One lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers fan is hoping the team can at least hear him out on being able to continue to print his tickets.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Universal and Imax did a presales stunt last summer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, putting tickets on sale for 70MM Imax shows a year in advance of its opening weekend (July 16-19, 2026), with several selling out in 12 hours.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Admission tickets must be purchased in advance online and are $27, $25 for seniors and military personnel and $17 for children age 3-10.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Because the answers could interfere with selling tickets, or whatever broadcast warden ESPN wants.
—Mac Engel
march 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
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The spacecraft had earlier entered a high Earth orbit extending roughly 46,000 miles above the planet for system checks before committing to its lunar trajectory.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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To qualify for the legal permission to remain in the country, these immigrants must pass background checks and renew their application every two years.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The invite-only event has become one of the festival's hottest gatherings, drawing top artists from the labels and festival lineup alike.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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However, brick-and-mortar stores do business in similar fashion, yet no legislator or enforcer has thought to police department stores’ or grocers’ prominent placement of in-house brands and labels.—
David B Mcgarry,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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Special features include a four-person Irish snug attached to the bar, complete with a pass-through for drink service and exterior doors from a 1800s-era church that can close off the space for privacy.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The location features more than 300,000 storage locations and 60 dock doors.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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She was described as being in her early 20s to late 30s, 5-feet-4, 135 pounds and was wearing a multi-colored short dress with a gray sweater and a bracelet of black and yellow rubber with two keys.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ma’s bow danced over the strings; Ax’s fingers glistened across the keys.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Orientale basin, a massive crater that's hard to see from Earth, is situated along the right edge of the moon in the latest picture, NASA said, adding that the Artemis II voyage marks the first time humans have ever seen the basin in full.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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This also marks the second-biggest domestic launch of all time for Illumination, the animation empire founded by Chris Meledandri.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2026
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TrumpRx will feature coupons for Humira that will drop the price to $950, according to a White House official.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The website doesn't process insurance claims, instead directing cash-paying consumers to drug manufacturers websites or coupons that can be used at pharmacies.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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The schools also agreed to be audited by the government and to release admissions statistics to the public.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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In California, Proposition 209 has banned public colleges and universities from considering race in admissions since 1997.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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According to Montiel, the chief of the medical brigade holds on to everybody's passports.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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There is little comprehensive data on the number of people obtaining secondary passports or opening bank accounts overseas.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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