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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
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2025
Riders can purchase one full-price ticket between any two Capitol Corridor stations and get up to five additional tickets at 50% off.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
Johnson isn’t the first mayor to see a financial windfall from ticketing Chicago drivers.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Unsurprisingly, demand for Oasis tickets has been remarkably high, which has resulted in ticketing issues for fans worldwide, and some tickets sold on resale websites being canceled due to price inflation.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2025
Riders can purchase one full-price ticket between any two Capitol Corridor stations and get up to five additional tickets at 50% off.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
This whole industry is so intertwined from ticketing to promotion to the management company.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
Johnson isn’t the first mayor to see a financial windfall from ticketing Chicago drivers.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
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Soybean prices in the United States are subject not only to healthy early season production estimates but also to possible additional pressure from Chinese reciprocal tariffs, which could hold U.S. soybean prices in check for even longer than global prices.—
Sal Gilbertie,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Any decision by the White House to defy federal courts would immediately implicate profound constitutional questions about the separation of powers that have kept each branch of the government in check for centuries.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There are ways to preserve the information, such as adding labels or cutting and taping directions to the outside of a storage container.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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Models for the Italian label Valentino waited in mock toilet stalls before showing their clothes.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Someone on the Keller school board or in the district administration chose to limit the public’s access to a February meeting on splitting the district, despite public calls for more transparency.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Mar. 2025
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By investing in the tournament experience and ensuring that women athletes have access to the same facilities, marketing, and sponsorship opportunities, the WTA is striving to create a level playing field across the entire circuit.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The keyboard and trackpad are great as usual: backlit keys, over 1mm of travel, large trackpad that can be tapped or clicked anywhere, with tremendous haptic feedback.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Experts say the key is consistency and any movement is better than none.—
Laura Hensley,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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According to the World Gold Council, central banks purchased over 1,000 metric tons of gold in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of significant buying and approximately double the average annual purchase amount for the prior decade.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Some believe that the back-and-forth movement on tariffs, associated stock market volatility, and marked declines in consumer confidence have set the stage for a significant economic downturn in America's future.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The scoop pass is a piece of skill former Denmark midfielder Michael Laudrup mastered in the 1980s and 1990s.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Now, Lawrence will become a key piece of the Seahawks' defense, and a pass rush specialist that can aid the unit improve in 2025.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Breville got the nod here thanks to some of the extra little design features like the soft-close door.—
Meg St-Esprit,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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Some experts even suggest putting a gate on your child's door and locking it, but other experts advise against it due to fire safety considerations.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The pupils are the gateway to the light-sensitive retina at the back of the eye.—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Dogs are also curious and front doors are a gateway to the outside world.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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