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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
Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Fans and politicians had intensified calls to examine Live Nation’s 2010 acquisition of Ticketmaster, after the company subjected Taylor Swift fans to hours-long online queues while charging high prices for tickets to her 2022 Eras tour.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Higher jet fuel prices could push airline tickets higher.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Tens of thousands of customers logged on as soon as tickets went on sale, according to a Field Museum spokesperson.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
However, part of the DOJ’s case rested on the bundling of sports and concert tickets, as well as the alleged requirement that primary ticket sellers for major concert venues provide support for the distribution of a team’s season tickets.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
General admission tickets start at $33 for adults, $20 for children ages 4-12 and $24 for students and military (with ID) or seniors 65 and older.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
One Night in Manchester, all of the fans who missed out on tickets for the limited shows — particularly those who weren’t willing to sell their blood to afford them — can watch Styles perform the entire album live from the comfort of their home.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
General admission tickets come with four taco tokens, while VIP tickets come with five and entrance to the event an hour early.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
When there aren’t enough tickets, that drives up demand insanely on secondary sites.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Fans and politicians had intensified calls to examine Live Nation’s 2010 acquisition of Ticketmaster, after the company subjected Taylor Swift fans to hours-long online queues while charging high prices for tickets to her 2022 Eras tour.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Higher jet fuel prices could push airline tickets higher.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Tens of thousands of customers logged on as soon as tickets went on sale, according to a Field Museum spokesperson.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
However, part of the DOJ’s case rested on the bundling of sports and concert tickets, as well as the alleged requirement that primary ticket sellers for major concert venues provide support for the distribution of a team’s season tickets.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
General admission tickets start at $33 for adults, $20 for children ages 4-12 and $24 for students and military (with ID) or seniors 65 and older.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
One Night in Manchester, all of the fans who missed out on tickets for the limited shows — particularly those who weren’t willing to sell their blood to afford them — can watch Styles perform the entire album live from the comfort of their home.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
General admission tickets come with four taco tokens, while VIP tickets come with five and entrance to the event an hour early.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
Noun
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Military bases across California have tightened security since the conflict began, requiring more stringent visitor identification, checks at gates and warning of traffic delays.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mix-and-match bold colorways (think jewel tones and maybe silks with an iridescent sheen), textures like faux fur, and patterns that go beyond checks and stripes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In total, Ajinomoto is recalling nearly 37 million pounds of food sold under the Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei and Trader Joe’s labels, as well as under its house Ajinomoto brand, according to the statement.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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People often believe what aligns with their worldview, even when labels suggest caution.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the Twin room includes two twin beds, none of the accommodations offer adjoining doors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The charter also embraced a mission as the neighborhood school — automatically accepting all who showed up at its doors.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company — which has 70 million users worldwide — also touts tools to detect and change song keys or to detect and generate the correct guitar chords for songs.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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Wallace concurred that existence of a secret chamber that can only be opened with three keys is new.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The arrival of both the first and second stages marks a defiant comeback for an RFA that many feared would be grounded indefinitely by its 2024 setback.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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October marks the start of butterfly season, with vibrant swarms fluttering well into the green season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Food & Wine Fest Sip and Savor passes are back again this year that allow visitors to purchase a prepaid card with eight or four digital coupons good for individual items at food and beverage stands throughout the event at the Anaheim theme park.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
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Ask for coupons and samples Manufacturers often lavish maternity wards with freebies, but the hospital staff is sometimes too busy to remember to dole them out.—
Deborah Skolnik,
Parents,
1 Mar. 2026
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This is admissions time this spring semester, and with these vouchers not being totally available to families until April, that's at the very end of the school year almost.—
Lacey Beasley,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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This aligns with a 2023 Supreme Court decision that colleges and universities cannot consider race as a factor in admissions decisions.—
Fred L. Pincus,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2026
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Items including passports, credit cards, valuable jewlery and checks were recovered, according to police.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The belongings included identification and immigration documents, passports, driver’s licenses and work permits as well as cash, cellphones, clothing and jewelry.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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