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as in check
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 label
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 access
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 key
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 ticket
Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
Timed-entry tickets, planning ahead, and being flexible are essential for a smooth summer park visit.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
In 2015, Heems, whose father drove a cab, rallied to get a taxi stand installed outside of Lower East Side institution the Punjabi Deli, which was facing eviction because its customer base — cab drivers — could no longer patronize the business without getting ticketed.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
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Noun
This includes income from ticket sales, TV deals and merchandise.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
Timed-entry tickets, planning ahead, and being flexible are essential for a smooth summer park visit.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Verb
The 2025 season runs from June 28 to July 26, drawing over 26,000 visitors for a vibrant mix of free and ticketed cultural events.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
In 2015, Heems, whose father drove a cab, rallied to get a taxi stand installed outside of Lower East Side institution the Punjabi Deli, which was facing eviction because its customer base — cab drivers — could no longer patronize the business without getting ticketed.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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But this is a masterclass in showing love to the brands that cuts the checks while staying true to your personal style.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The zoo field team discovered the marmot upon their return to the zoo, and the organization's animal care, veterinary medicine, and field conservation teams quickly conducted a health check to ensure the wild animal had not been injured during his accidental three-hour trek.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The cellar stocks around 120-some labels, with wines sourced from 16 different countries, including India, Thailand and China.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Home fragrance company Outdoor Fellow, which makes about 30% of its sales through Amazon’s marketplace, gets most of its candle lids, labels, jars, reed diffusers and other items from China, founder Patrick Jones said.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Amazon Prime subscriptions are available for $14.99 per month or $139 per year, which includes access to Prime Video.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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As a result, public transit agencies and corporate mobility providers now have access to a clean, connected and scalable solution for autonomous travel.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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As Pentagon leaders see it, the key is to get unmanned systems ready to go immediately.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The Perfect Warm-Up: Ezra Collective Brings the Fire Brit Award and Mercury Prize winning British band Ezra Collective set the stage for Stevie Wonder with an energy-filled, all guns blazing performance full of magical keys, sublime saxophone and dazzling drumming.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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That same spirit — to broaden our embrace of liberty with each generation — has marked the arc of American progress.—
Sam Raus,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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The pit stop marked one of her only public appearances in 2024.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Del Castillo shuffles her way past two Italy players and then slides a pass inside to Putellas, knowing that the ball will come back to her soon.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Completed 60 percent of his passes last season (106-of-176), throwing for 1,694 yards and 19 touchdowns.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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These beautiful housemates must sleep around, vote each other out and win challenges for luxury rewards as well as communal necessities (see: a front door).—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Large pivoting glass doors open seamlessly to the outdoors.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
1 July 2025
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The Texas Hill Country, a scenic and rocky gateway to booming vineyards and vacation rentals, begins west of the state capital and is a popular outdoor summer getaway.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
4 July 2025
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The area is indicative of Indianapolis's beginnings as a Midwest cultural gateway, said Mary Clark, the International Marketplace Coalition's executive director.—
Alexandria Burris,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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