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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
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2025
Those ticket sales rank as the biggest debut of the year, as well as the best in history for a game-to-film adaptation.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The difference between 10 days or nearly a year in jail should not boil down to a question over which corner someone was ticketed on, or which court a case is referred to.
—Jay Fisher, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The normal advance ticket price is $10 for an adult.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2025
Those ticket sales rank as the biggest debut of the year, as well as the best in history for a game-to-film adaptation.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Seven shows will be ticketed with prices ranging from $12 to $37, and are noted below.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The difference between 10 days or nearly a year in jail should not boil down to a question over which corner someone was ticketed on, or which court a case is referred to.
—Jay Fisher, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and non- or low-fat dairy to keep your blood sugar in check.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Fiber Fiber helps regulate the body’s use of sugars, and can ultimately help keep hunger in check.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Horror label Blumhouse brought four new films to tantalize global theater owners on Tuesday, which will roll out steadily through 2025.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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The supermodel, 44, appears in a beachy promo video for Swedish fashion label Marc O'Polo's spring/summer 2025 collection.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the night, Booker read letters from constituents worried about losing access to affordable health care, emphasizing that these concerns were not abstract but deeply personal for millions of people.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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For bettors, the key is to assess whether a team has the depth and skill for sustained success, or if recent wins are masking deeper issues.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The key is to use AI to enhance strategy, not replace creativity, ensuring long-term adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This marks Carson's second Netflix hit in less than a year.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The collaboration also marks the start of a broader AI partnership between Sphere Entertainment and Google Cloud.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Three-day passes are available now here, with music wristbands slated to go on sale on April 14.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
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The $974 Enchant pass remained available for 10 weeks before sales were paused on April 3.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Among the rest of the cast, Omar Miller is excellent as Cornbread, a sharecropper who works the door of the club, and Li Jun Li as Grace, part of the Chinese couple (with Yao as Bo Chow) who run the grocery stores for both the poor and the rich in town.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Easter welcome porch sign: on sale for $36 (10% off) Original price: $40 Nothing is as inviting as a wooden porch sign at your front door.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The problem with this model was that attackers gained immediate, easy and trusted access to everything once the firewall, gateway or VPN server creating this perimeter was breached.—
Venkat Viswanathan,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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At home, our Xfinity WiFi gateways and extenders create a fast, reliable, and secure connection in every corner of your home.—
Comcast,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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