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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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verb

as in to label
to attach an identifying slip to the attendant quickly ticketed my coat and handed the claim stub back to me

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Recent Examples of ticket
Noun
The multi-modal travel booking platform combines thousands of travel partners and four modes of transportation: trains, buses, ferries, and planes With the Omio app, travellers have all their tickets in one place. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 According to Friday exit polls, 68 percent of Superman ticket buyers were male, while nearly two-thirds of the audience were between the ages of 18 and 34. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 July 2025
Verb
If weather cancels a festival or an outdoor show, fans may or may not get a full refund, depending on the policies of the promoter and ticketing company. Bill Hochberg, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 But both overall tickets and DWIs were down from 2024, when more than 12,000 people were ticketed and 335 were busted for DWI. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ticket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
  • Even with label checks, the actual caffeine content may not always be accurate, Wick added.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
  • All the while, energy leaders must maintain grid reliability while keeping consumer prices in check.
    Wal van Lierop, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • The designer label’s sleek travel purses have gained the attention of celebrities; most notably, the timeless Brooklyn Shoulder Bag has been spotted on stars like Bella Hadid and Dakota Johnson.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
  • The Cabernet Sauvignon features a lion, the Pinot Noir has an osprey, the Sauvignon Blanc, and the Chardonnay, which made its debut in 2023, boasts a giant shark practically jumping out of the water and off the label.
    Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • This democratizes access to expertise that was once limited by location or network.
    David Henkin, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • After finishing their tasks, the developers estimated that access to AI had accelerated their work by 20% on average.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • The Bradenton Area, which includes Anna Maria Island and Longboat key, claims 16 miles of uninterrupted sugar-white coastline.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
  • July 14 Stolen/Recovered Vehicle: Someone stole a vehicle, which was left unlocked with the keys inside it, from the O’Reilly Auto Parts parking lot on Prospect Road.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • Each point is marked on the map below, created by Colorado State University.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
  • Her tenure thus far has been marked by partisan statements and bringing cases against Democrats.
    Andrew Goudsward, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • Tickets are sold for in morning, night and all-day passes.
    Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
  • Julian Hill was beat in pass protection on the edge and later held on a pass rush without making any other noticeable contributions.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • And even if the door slams shut and the Rays actually do end up staying in Tampa Bay, the Dreamers’ effort wasn’t in vain.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
  • Seal drafts around windows and doors to keep warmth in.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Understanding your trauma response can be a gateway to real change.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Elston should be the gateway to Lincoln Yards, but when a popular band is performing at the Salt Shed between Division Street and North Avenue, Elston seizes up.
    F.K. Plous, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025

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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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