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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
Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The City of Rome is bankrolling the concert, so tickets to see Boy George are free.
—Alan Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Angus McDonald, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson were ticketed for the No. 2 line, but Draisaitl’s most common winger this year is Vasily Podkolzin.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The mandate does not extend to transactions involving exempt supplies (financial services, healthcare, education, social services), invoices for amounts below €250, or tickets.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The City of Rome is bankrolling the concert, so tickets to see Boy George are free.
—Alan Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
Over the past couple of years, industries from travel to ticketing to retail have focused on ways to adapt to changing consumer demand.
—Angus McDonald, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson were ticketed for the No. 2 line, but Draisaitl’s most common winger this year is Vasily Podkolzin.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
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As a teen, Cameron was cashing fake checks into his personal bank account for a year, before being arrested.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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The purpose of the meeting was to distribute final checks.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Another post caught Martin’s attention in 2021, which led to Canal getting signed to the same label as Coldplay.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
21 Jan. 2025
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The retailer’s diverse brand portfolio encompasses a range of popular labels, including BKE, Buckle Black, Salvage, and Daytrip, among others, catering to varied tastes and preferences within the young adult demographic.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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That September, the Commerce Department announced its plans to restrict access to TikTok and WeChat, a messaging app, in response to an August 2020 executive order from then President Donald Trump.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2025
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American lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have argued that TikTok is a national security threat, on the theory that China’s communist regime could potentially demand access to data on U.S. users or force TikTok to promote Chinese propaganda.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2025
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The key is to move forward with that commitment, so that beautiful journey becomes clear.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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The key is balance — personalization should feel helpful, not manipulative.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Saturday marked Chalamet’s first time serving as SNL’s musical guest, although he’s appeared on the show twice before.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2025
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The 68-page death investigation records The Bee obtained in February marked the first chance for the public — including Sara’s family — to see any substantive facts about her death.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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But this time, with Watson on the field, Spagnuolo should change his strategy and have McDuffie provide shadow coverage on Shakir to take away Allen’s most reliable pass catcher.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Ben Rivera scored in close with nine seconds left off a pass from Reese to tie it, 52-52.—
Glenn Reeves,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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If a cooking fire starts in your home, the NFPA advises, get out, close the door behind you and call 911 or emergency services.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Dorothy: Rose, leave the glasses in the refrigerator, close the door, and keep your head out here with us.—
Margaret Lyons,
EW.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Immediately after the Voyager returned its first images of Saturn's strange feature, even stranger theories arose to explain it, including that it was somehow related to alien technology, or perhaps even was a gateway to hell.—
Ailsa Harvey,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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The city is the gateway to Puglia’s Salento peninsula, which is known for fantastic beaches on both the Adriatic and Ionian seas.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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