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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 admissions
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
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As one of the most iconic and visited attractions in Paris, the Eiffel Tower announced on its website that the closure is due to the strikes, and visitors who purchased e-tickets have been notified of the next steps via email.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
General admission tickets went for $129 each.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Valley Metro will recognize the event tickets as valid light rail fare on the day of the event for four hours prior to the start of the event through the end of the transit day.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Two of those tickets, sold in Kansas and Texas, matched all five white balls, increasing their winnings to $2 million each.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Zero tickets matched all six numbers, and no one matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $500,000.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Only 8,250 tickets are available.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
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Follow Screaming Tuna on Facebook or Instagram to learn when tickets will be released.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As one of the most iconic and visited attractions in Paris, the Eiffel Tower announced on its website that the closure is due to the strikes, and visitors who purchased e-tickets have been notified of the next steps via email.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
General admission tickets went for $129 each.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Valley Metro will recognize the event tickets as valid light rail fare on the day of the event for four hours prior to the start of the event through the end of the transit day.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Two of those tickets, sold in Kansas and Texas, matched all five white balls, increasing their winnings to $2 million each.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Zero tickets matched all six numbers, and no one matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $500,000.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Only 8,250 tickets are available.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
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The exact date the center will transfer to United Community Center ownership remains unknown, pending inspections and compliance checks.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Trump insists that trillions in new investment are flowing in, the trade deficit is shrinking, and the nation is flush enough to consider mailing out checks.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The first ballot for the 2026 Grammy Awards was sent to Recording Academy voting members on Friday, giving a look at the various strategies that artists, labels and management are taking to get the best shot at Grammy gold for next year’s ceremony.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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International certifications and labels such as RCS by Textile Exchange and Oeko-Tex, among others, attest to its sustainability credentials.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The separation comes five years after the couple were ensnared in the college admissions scandal, pleading guilty to wire and mail fraud related to paying hundreds of thousands in bribes to get their daughters into the University of Southern California.—
Brie Stimson , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Subramanian has cited Combs’ history of violence and the defense team’s admissions about it for the refusal of bail.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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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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Police found the victim along with a cellphone and keys in the yard, WTAE reported.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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For Farley, who marks his fifth anniversary as CEO on Wednesday, there have been industry-wide problems to deal with, as well as Ford-specific issues that the company is still in the process of navigating.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Their high-profile crossover marks an escalation in late-night TV's ongoing response to political pressure and industry challenges.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to private brands, Kohl’s turnaround strategy involves putting a strong focus on petites, fashion and fine jewelry, opening price points, impulse items, re-instituting coupons on certain brands, and Sephora.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jody sold coupons door-to-door for a local photography studio but spent most of his paycheck on alcohol.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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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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But with all of its functionality, my favorite part is the ribbed effect on the doors, which creates a gorgeous, textured look.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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Processing times may also increase for documents like passports.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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Last week, authorities detained more than 70 people and seized passports, cash and weapons in connection with an alleged plot to cause unrest.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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