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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
Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Old Second is a married gay man who frequents the cinema while his wife, Bao Mei, sells movie tickets.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The company has been chartering folks across the Santa Barbara Channel and to the islands since 1968, and today, day-trippers can buy round-trip boat tickets from $72.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
For winning the contest, Tanner scored two tickets to Game 5 against Minnesota, landing great seats to one of the greatest comebacks in Avs history.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Yet these account for only a small share of tickets, fewer than 600 per match, and have done little to dampen the outrage over prices.
—Richard Sheehan, Fortune, 25 May 2026
So, with their regular knack for superb timing, organizers immediately released the dates for the 2027 BottleRock — May 28-30 — and put presale tickets on the market.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Along with the typical tickets, the band is offering VIP tickets for the tour that include a pre-show acoustic performance, a Q&A with the band, VIP lounge access, and exclusive merchandise.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 18 May 2026
How expensive are World Cup tickets in Miami?
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Prices for everything from hot dogs to movie tickets are up considerably from last year, according to government inflation data.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Old Second is a married gay man who frequents the cinema while his wife, Bao Mei, sells movie tickets.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The company has been chartering folks across the Santa Barbara Channel and to the islands since 1968, and today, day-trippers can buy round-trip boat tickets from $72.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
For winning the contest, Tanner scored two tickets to Game 5 against Minnesota, landing great seats to one of the greatest comebacks in Avs history.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Yet these account for only a small share of tickets, fewer than 600 per match, and have done little to dampen the outrage over prices.
—Richard Sheehan, Fortune, 25 May 2026
So, with their regular knack for superb timing, organizers immediately released the dates for the 2027 BottleRock — May 28-30 — and put presale tickets on the market.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Along with the typical tickets, the band is offering VIP tickets for the tour that include a pre-show acoustic performance, a Q&A with the band, VIP lounge access, and exclusive merchandise.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 18 May 2026
How expensive are World Cup tickets in Miami?
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
Noun
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Current diagnosis still depends heavily on visual checks followed by biopsies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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But investors are no longer writing checks based on a CEO's enthusiastic walkthrough of a prototype.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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That means no timelines, labels, definitions or expectations.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Lance also places the labels on the jars.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Food and drink A sense of upscale comfort and warm cultural convergence spills from turquoise antique doors from India that mark the entrance to Tillie’s, the inventive on-site restaurant helmed by Chef Andy Knudson.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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This detail appears throughout – along the exterior aft deck, framing the main aft entrance, across numerous exterior doors, and extending all the way to the exhaust mast.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Two of the strongest options are hardware security keys and passkeys.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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All three versions share the same core smart features, including fingerprint unlocking, NFC access, passcodes, app controls, voice assistant support and old-skool physical keys for backup access.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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According to Rockwall County commissioners, the monument marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding and is intended to highlight the Ten Commandments' role in America's legal and moral history.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the first space tourist flight into space.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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For people without insurance, talking with a doctor can open the door to samples, coupons or nonprofit support that take some of the sting out of the recurring sensor fees.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Patients without insurance can ask their doctor about samples, manufacturer coupons or nonprofit support.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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In particular, working with a college admissions consultant can offer strategic expertise and institutional knowledge that transforms the process for both students and their families.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Asian American communities had been documenting anti-Asian bias in admissions, for decades, at multiple institutions of higher education.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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If even the intelligence services are coming under attack in Iraq, and journalists with powerful passports are abducted in broad daylight, what should local critics expect?—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Wealthy Americans are collecting passports as a way to reduce risk in an unpredictable world.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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