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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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2
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
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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The tennis player and models wear check swimwear and shirtdresses, as well as two-piece sets with a nautical knot pattern.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
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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That label means a sizeable chunk of the country will completely ignore these events.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some clever cartographer has dropped a label on Google Maps identifying the block as LiLA—Little L.A.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Keep your access fully charged for just $2.50 $1 per month for one year.—
Brian Barrett,
Wired News,
10 Apr. 2025
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As a bonus for new members, the travel bundle also comes with three months of unlimited streaming access to Pvolve’s library of over 1,500 classes.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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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
Verb
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The trip will mark Newcastle’s first visit to Singapore since 1996, when Kevin Keegan’s side played an S-League All Stars team from the Singapore Premier League and new signing Alan Shearer was presented to the crowd before kick off.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Troops from China, which is Russia's closest trading partner but officially neutral on Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion, would mark an escalation in the war.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Golden is a speedy receiver with sure hands who gives the Bills a potentially elite pass-catcher to bolster Josh Allen's supporting cast.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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That was an impressive stat line considering Michigan's anemic pass attack.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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YoungBoy Never Broke Again should be expecting a knock on his door and a fresh batch of homemade cookies some time real soon.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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 19 Apr. 2025.
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