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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
Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Announcing the closure on Instagram, theme park officials said that tickets originally slated for Monday could be used on any regular park operating day through the end of the year.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Dozens of BookTokers were among the attendees, having scored tickets through fan sweepstakes.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Be sure to bring sandals, a towel (although there are towels available to rent), and a bathing suit, and book your tickets ahead of time.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Miami placed first with 250 winning tickets and Orlando third with 188.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 10 Feb. 2026
Being here, paying however many thousands for tickets and airfare and all the related costs, is for something else.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Get tickets to games like this here.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
In Arizona, Powerball tickets cost $2 per game, according to the Arizona Lottery.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Announcing the closure on Instagram, theme park officials said that tickets originally slated for Monday could be used on any regular park operating day through the end of the year.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Dozens of BookTokers were among the attendees, having scored tickets through fan sweepstakes.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Be sure to bring sandals, a towel (although there are towels available to rent), and a bathing suit, and book your tickets ahead of time.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Miami placed first with 250 winning tickets and Orlando third with 188.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 10 Feb. 2026
Being here, paying however many thousands for tickets and airfare and all the related costs, is for something else.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Get tickets to games like this here.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
In Arizona, Powerball tickets cost $2 per game, according to the Arizona Lottery.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
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Some major pornography sites have blocked British users rather than carry out age checks, but those blocks can be circumvented by using readily available virtual private networks, which the government is considering restricting for minors.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kirkland Signature Organic Greek Nonfat Yogurt Greek yogurt is often recommended as a healthy way to start the day thanks to its nutritional components, and Costco’s version checks all the boxes for half the price.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Adhesive Residue No one likes to battle the annoying sticky residue left behind from price tags or brand labels, but those are no match for your steam cleaner.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Count Your Macros Read nutrition labels to determine the amount of macros in your food.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Just 15 minutes from downtown Manama in Riffa, the doors to the Rashid Equestrian Club open up to unveil a circuit of perfect emerald grass, surrounded by desert.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Police have identified a suspect in the heist, though no arrests have been made and investigators are working to nail down exactly how the thief might have been able to access her vehicle keys, authorities said.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The campaign features the models outfitted in fits from Amiri’s spring-summer collection, accessorized by martinis, sunglasses, room keys, hand bags and more framed by hotel suites, lobbies and pools.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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The statement marks a possible major breakthrough in the missing persons case as the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Office enter their third week in searching for the 84-year-old woman.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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The film marks Edwin’s return to Berlin, where Postcards From the Zoo screened in competition in 2012 and later earned him the Edward Yang New Talent Award at the Asian Film Awards.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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To score a deal on life-lasting winter coats, travel bags, and even portable snacks, read on to see the top Patagonia promo codes, featuring all the savings and coupons available now.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Instead, there are instructions for each drug, referring consumers to manufacturers websites or coupons that can be used at local pharmacies.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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In June 2023, the court held that race-conscious admissions programs violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, effectively curtailing the consideration of race in colleges nationwide.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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Problem gambling treatment admissions have increased 30% in states with legal betting, and prediction markets have hit roughly 40 billion in trading volume in 2025 alone.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Faith leaders advised community members to carry their passports or immigration documents to the mosque.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Manager Hakmiyeh Ibrahim of the Roj camp in northeastern Syria told The Associated Press that relatives of the Australians said the Australian government had prepared the camp residents' passports and travel paperwork and suggested that their families collect those documents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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