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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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2
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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4
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
Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Speaking of tickets, there are still seats available at Soldier Field on the secondary market.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
On StubHub, the cheaper tickets for the game were going for around $370 as of Thursday morning.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Ticketholders can use their tickets for the new dates or return to the point of purchase for a refund.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
In 2025, more than 16% of tickets sold for domestic showtimes were for these types of theaters, according to data from EntTelligence.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
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 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
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
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Furthermore, sometimes passengers get to the gate and don’t have their passports or tickets readily available, which causes even more congestion, slowing the entire boarding process down.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Speaking of tickets, there are still seats available at Soldier Field on the secondary market.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
On StubHub, the cheaper tickets for the game were going for around $370 as of Thursday morning.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Ticketholders can use their tickets for the new dates or return to the point of purchase for a refund.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
In 2025, more than 16% of tickets sold for domestic showtimes were for these types of theaters, according to data from EntTelligence.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
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 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
Noun
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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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January 20 – February 18 You’re allowed to close your doors — not forever, but for the moment.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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The installments were supposed to be used for various projects, including a $30,000 payment for windows and doors.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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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 testing milestone marks a key step toward launching the robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area later in 2026.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Sexistential, co-produced with Åhlund, marks Robyn’s ninth album, after 2018’s Honey.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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Here, travelers can look forward to rolling waves of Daily Drop coupons on categories like round-trip flights and train tickets—plus limited-time flash deals delivering up to 50% off select hotels.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Fans will also be thrilled about the return of the famous Cow Appreciation Day, where guests who dress up like a cow get free Chick-fil-A, and the Cow Calendar, a popular and item offering free food coupons throughout the entire year.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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