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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
Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
The study also showed that 60% of ticket purchases attributed to TikTok advertising came from audiences not reached by linear television, highlighting the platform’s ability to expand a film’s audience rather than simply duplicate reach.
—Partner Content, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Fans can sign up for event news and further ticketing information at the Diaspora Calling!
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
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Noun
However, tickets are also available on resale sites, such as Vivid Seats and StubHub, at a hefty markup.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
The study also showed that 60% of ticket purchases attributed to TikTok advertising came from audiences not reached by linear television, highlighting the platform’s ability to expand a film’s audience rather than simply duplicate reach.
—Partner Content, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Note that many of the experiences take place on the show floor at the Anaheim Convention Center, while showcases are at the Honda Center and are ticketed separately.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Fans can sign up for event news and further ticketing information at the Diaspora Calling!
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
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During the first one to two days on the mission, the crew will be in a high Earth orbit and conduct systems checks, such as testing the Orion capsule's life-support, propulsion, navigation, and communications systems to ensure the spacecraft is ready to travel into deep space.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sponsor may conduct a background check to confirm any potential winner’s eligibility and compliance with these rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The media came up with another label.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nearly everything from HVACs and lighting to sink hooks and ceiling fans in affordable housing projects that get federal dollars must carry the Made in the USA label.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility In accordance with Japan’s progressive rules for handicap accessibility, all floors are accessible with wide elevator access, lower level buttons reachable from wheelchairs, and wheelchair accessible bathrooms on the restaurant level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Amid an ongoing court battle over clergy access to the west suburban ICE facility, Catholic ministers entered the building and, in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, washed the feet of 14 detainees.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The key now is to foster stronger intracontinental dialogue—turning these events from mere entry points into active hubs of exchange among artists, institutions, and audiences.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Overall, the key is to meet a cat’s natural climbing needs in appropriate ways rather than trying to stop the instinct entirely.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, marking the institution of Holy Communion and the washing of feet, symbolizing humility and service, according to the Presbyterian Church.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The changes will take effect April 3, marking the beginning of Teel’s third stint as CEO of Raley’s.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The southern Oregon Cascades, north of Howard Prairie Lake, and the eastern Douglas county foothills (above 3000 feet), including the passes along Highways 140, 62, 138, 230, and 58, could see between 10 and 20 inches of snow and 40 mph winds from Wednesday morning into Thursday afternoon.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Season passes are $65, $60 for seniors 60 and older, $40 for children 3-10.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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True was in her office inside the restaurant shortly after the lunch rush Monday afternoon when a customer came in and said the Chinese restaurant a couple doors down was on fire.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The spectacle was sufficiently embarrassing that the Prime Minister decreed within a week that executions would theretofore be hidden behind prison doors.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Your entryway is the gateway between the outside world and your personal space.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Detroit's role in the Underground Railroad is being brought to life for a new generation while highlighting the city's place as a critical gateway to freedom for thousands fleeing slavery.—
Rachelle Graham,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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