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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
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Unlike other parks that offer synchronous firefly viewings, Grandfather Glows tickets are per individual, not car.
—Eva Flowe
may 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Amy Corral, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Admission to the zoo is free, but some attractions, like the Sea Lion Show ($2) and Conservation Carousel ($3), are ticketed.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Pre-sale tickets for the monster truck show are $15 off ahead of the weekend, according to the festival’s website.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Unlike other parks that offer synchronous firefly viewings, Grandfather Glows tickets are per individual, not car.
—Eva Flowe
may 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Verb
Debra Duncan, who served as assistant vice president of ticketing for the 1984 Games, still has the first tickets printed for that event framed.
—Amy Corral, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Admission to the zoo is free, but some attractions, like the Sea Lion Show ($2) and Conservation Carousel ($3), are ticketed.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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But once again, the conversation continues about whether the sport should abandon the current 12-team playoff format in favor of a 24-team playoff that is essentially handing out participation trophies along with a lucrative check.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Payment by cash, checks or credit cards will be accepted, club officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The following year, the Swiss Mad watch—sporting a case made from a composite infused with real Swiss cheese and a red fumé dial echoing the Swiss flag—mocked the loose standards behind the Swiss Made label, which require only half a watch’s components originate in the country.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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Others to watch Nebraska and Montana offer windows into whether independent candidates, who might caucus with Democrats, can distance themselves from the party label and give Republicans a tough time in these red states.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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Water has been a focus of the Newsom administration since his first day in office, when the governor took his cabinet to Monterey Park Tract, a rural Central Valley community that lacked access to safe drinking water.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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If portions of the page appear blank and an ad blocker is enabled, please disable the ad blocker and refresh the page to ensure full access to the content.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Opened in January of 2026, the 27-key property is officially the third boutique hotel to debut in downtown Roanoke in the last few years—but its story sets it apart entirely.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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The smaller piano was not meant to project sound that could reach the balconies, so Jarrett had to press the keys (especially in the bass register) aggressively.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The nonprofit also marked Gianna’s birthday by announcing its latest round of scholarship recipients.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The launch marks the final step in the three-satellite constellation, which aims to compete with Starlink, providing broader internet connection across continents.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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In the 15th minute, the Wave began to build momentum when Ludmila received a pass in the box and was pushed from behind by Bay FC’s Aldana Cometti, earning a penalty.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Unlimited passes are now available on the TAPP Card as the system phases out older SmartLink options.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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There’s the front door intercom panel, a pair of embossed leather club chairs and, fatefully, Mr Big’s Peloton water bottle.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The girl reportedly freed herself and knocked on a nearby neighbor's door, where she was brought inside to safety.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Practical applications for the gateway include everything from managing equipment maintenance workflows to performing real-time stock checks.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco International Airport — roughly a 90-minute drive west — serves as a major gateway with nonstop service to Tokyo.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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