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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
Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
The president later named Vice President JD Vance his likely heir apparent while also proposing Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio team up for a future Republican ticket.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
Copeland’s role has primarily been as an advocate for the documentary, which recently launched a pay-it-forward ticketing initiative so that artists, students and Ukrainian organizations can come see it for themselves.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Andor soon bonds with Klára, but later becomes infatuated with his late father, a ticket salesman with connections to the entertainment industry (escapism is a recurring motif) and an observant Jew, whose faith becomes of great interest to the boy.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
The president later named Vice President JD Vance his likely heir apparent while also proposing Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio team up for a future Republican ticket.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
They’re also encouraged to double check parking restrictions in neighborhoods to ensure they’re not ticketed or towed.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
Copeland’s role has primarily been as an advocate for the documentary, which recently launched a pay-it-forward ticketing initiative so that artists, students and Ukrainian organizations can come see it for themselves.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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Once on the road, truckers are also required to speak and read English during traffic stops and weigh-station checks.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The deal is good for one individual classic side of up to $3.99 per check with dine-in restaurant purchases, excluding gift card or alcoholic beverage purchases, per the release.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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This label is reserved for certain vulnerable groups, such as children or people with certain health conditions, that would trigger a more active search.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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For its first official ad campaign, billed as a peek into its creative process, fashion’s favorite niche wine label Katkoot is straddling raw Millennial glamour and the celebration of craftsmanship.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 2025
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What's included Digital plans Digital + Print Daily digital access Android and IOS apps Subscriber-exclusive content Digital subscription to share The eNewspaper — a digital replica of the print newspaper.—
cincinnati.com,
cincinnati.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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For years, Detroit’s east side lacked adequate access to year-round recreation facilities.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The key is forming strategic partnerships with people and organizations that share your vision and goals, rather than spending time convincing, educating, or performing emotional labor for those who don’t.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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For McNamara, the key was flipping the script so that, rather than being a dark comedy of divorce, there was something a bit more complex at play.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Johnnie Walker, the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky, has announced a global partnership with pop star Sabrina Carpenter, marking one of its most visible efforts yet to capture younger legal-age consumers through music and culture.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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This year, as the Opry marks its 100th anniversary, dozens of members will join in the celebration.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Restaurants scoring between 79-70 pass, but reinspection is required within 30 days, and any score under 70 is considered failing.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Aug. 2025
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But continuing their trend from the game’s first three quarters, the Mountaineers’ offense responded, shutting the door on any late-game heroics with a 12-play, 75-yard touchdown drive, punctuated by Swann’s third and final touchdown pass.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The store, which is in front of Radius Recycling, is the third Beck’s Furniture & Sleep store to shut its doors in recent years.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Just across the hall is a door that leads out to a patio with a fire pit overlooking a lawn with tables and umbrellas interspersed among hydrangea for mingling.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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Nourished By Time going beyond just music, envisioning the project as a multimedia gateway leading into photography, video, and performance art.—
Elise Brisco,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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Curiosity preserves your relationship, and is a gateway to clean fuel. 4.—
Jennifer Breheny Wallace,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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