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as in checks
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 labels
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 doors
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 keys
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 tickets
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Your quick mind can spot a simpler route, like bundling tickets with friends or offering a leaner version of your work without losing heart.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
This block featured Argentina’s first game of the tournament, played at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Stadium), and thousands who didn’t buy tickets to the game flocked to watch it at the festival with their fellow countrymen.
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Sophia Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Ten Fantasy 5 tickets sold in California won a total of $1,412,474 in jackpots from Monday, June 15, to Sunday, June 21.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The group has already purchased more than 8,000 tickets for Monday night’s Marlins game, with a parade planned from Ball and Chain to loanDepot Park led by bagpipers.
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John Devine,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
An early furor over accepting valuable gifts, including designer spectacles and Taylor Swift concert tickets, was followed by a series of policy U-turns, especially clumsy attempts to cut welfare spending that stirred anger in Labour ranks.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Local to New York or New Jersey and still looking to snag tickets?
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Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Additionally, 5,000 tickets will be donated to first responders, veterans, and service members.
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Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Your quick mind can spot a simpler route, like bundling tickets with friends or offering a leaner version of your work without losing heart.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
This block featured Argentina’s first game of the tournament, played at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Stadium), and thousands who didn’t buy tickets to the game flocked to watch it at the festival with their fellow countrymen.
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Sophia Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Ten Fantasy 5 tickets sold in California won a total of $1,412,474 in jackpots from Monday, June 15, to Sunday, June 21.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The group has already purchased more than 8,000 tickets for Monday night’s Marlins game, with a parade planned from Ball and Chain to loanDepot Park led by bagpipers.
—
John Devine,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
An early furor over accepting valuable gifts, including designer spectacles and Taylor Swift concert tickets, was followed by a series of policy U-turns, especially clumsy attempts to cut welfare spending that stirred anger in Labour ranks.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Local to New York or New Jersey and still looking to snag tickets?
—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Additionally, 5,000 tickets will be donated to first responders, veterans, and service members.
—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
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That’s when the real headache for businesses began, as customs checks, border controls and reams of paperwork came into force.
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At that point, the program's roughly 70 million beneficiaries would see a 22% cut to their monthly Social Security checks, an average reduction of about $500 per month.
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There are more than 50 distinct food date labels in the United States, according to a report published by researchers with the University of Maryland.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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Trump will make a rare trip to Capitol Hill on June 24 to address Senate Republicans behind closed doors.
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French doors at the far end spill open to the garden and pool area, with landscaping courtesy of Sheila Wertimer.
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Safely store your phone, wallet, keys, passport, and other belongings in the two zippered pockets.
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The peripherals feature nostalgic design elements, including yellow arrow keys reminiscent of the N64's C buttons and classic red, blue, and green button colors.
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Temperatures are expected to jump significantly across Southern California between Tuesday and Thursday this week, which marks the first full week of summer.
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The annual gathering marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and remains one of the most photographed and symbolic solstice events anywhere in the world.
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In addition to these ExtraBucks rewards and CVS coupons, there are a few more beauty deals worth taking advantage of this Prime Day week.
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No coupons are required to enjoy the sale on this Baby Einstein toy for your youngest shopping companion.
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However, legislation that allows cannabis to be sold for profit was linked to an increase in use, addiction and psychiatric hospital admissions.
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When treatment gets interrupted, people end up hospitalized, and each of those admissions costs a plan somewhere between $8,000 and $15,000.
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Some states have argued that requiring applicants to provide documentary proof of their citizenship could pose a significant barrier to voting because several forms of government ID don't include citizenship information, and many Americans don't have passports.
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To better prepare, Yaghi recommends purchasing a travel wallet to keep everything organized, from passports and IDs to forms and cards, all in one place.
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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