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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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3
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
Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Even when Indiana goes on the road, the average price of ticket sales jumps up 140 percent, according to a spokesperson for the online ticket retailer.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have launched a public comment period in their inquiry into unfair and uncompetitive practices in ticketing in the live concert and event business.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 May 2025
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Noun
The woman bought her ticket through a lottery courier service, firms which allow customers to purchase tickets virtually, using a mobile app or other online interface.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Even when Indiana goes on the road, the average price of ticket sales jumps up 140 percent, according to a spokesperson for the online ticket retailer.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Verb
Among his past incidents: March 1, 2025: Hayes was ticketed for going 84 mph in a 55-mph zone in Clearwater.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have launched a public comment period in their inquiry into unfair and uncompetitive practices in ticketing in the live concert and event business.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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Regardless, the Angels were scoreless entering their final three outs again — Angel Stadium playing home to an offense in need of a pulse check.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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This rock 'n' roll version of the dual-hearted hero was a far departure from his predecessor (Matt Smith), and kept in check by the witty, and possibly immortal, Clara Oswald.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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The woman on the label was intended to conjure both national pride and domestic aptitude.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Established in 2015, that coed label is known for its industrial-tinged and utilitarian allure, and collaborations with the likes of Nike, Moncler and Audemars Piguet.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Officials said the project also supports the town’s long-term commitment to neighborhood revitalization and inclusive park access throughout Newington.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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This aerial prowess transforms dense tropical forests into three-dimensional playgrounds, granting them access to prey and escape routes otherwise inaccessible.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Despite its slim design, the interior holds more than meets the eye — think phone, wallet, sunglasses, keys, and then some.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Dorn and the others were given laptops and shown the different functions of keys: control, shift and caps lock, how to copy and paste.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Jackson's performance at this year's AMAs marked her first live performance on television since 2018.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The 50% tariff proposal marked a significant increase from the 20% tariff the Trump administration was planning to levy on the EU, as per the president’s plan announced last month, before a 90-day pause went into effect.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The momentum was beginning to turn and seven minutes later Sunderland strung a series of passes together that scythed through the Sheffield United midfield, allowing Mayenda to find the back of the net.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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The star received the pass from Haliburton and converted on a fastbreak layup, which was his 39th point, a playoff career-high.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Best Buy is offering preorders and will throw open its doors at midnight June 5 to allow customers to pick up their consoles or get a new game.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Barry said Best Buy is tapping into that by offering preorders and opening its doors at midnight on June 5 to allow customers to pick up their consoles or get a new game right away.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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With the gateway model, the central team can manage all aspects of the telemetry data management using the gateway collectors.—
Dinesh Gurumurthy,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Astana International Financial Center governor Kazakhstan aims to be the gateway for trade between the East and the West, said Renat Bekturov, governor of the Astana International Financial Center.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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