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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
Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Of course, any soccer fan will be eager to win the World Cup tickets, but the other Verizon Shine experiences on the docket are also incredibly covetable.
—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
Meanwhile, tickets to watch Germany practice at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem sold out in four minutes.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Bailey's mother, Susanna DeWitt, won tickets to the match through Verizon Wireless.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Attendees can sign up to get early access for Silobration concert tickets by joining Magnolia Perks.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
That’s up considerably from the already-lofty face value of the cheapest tickets, which started at $1,725.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Noun
Are World Cup tickets available in Miami — and at what price?
—Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Of course, any soccer fan will be eager to win the World Cup tickets, but the other Verizon Shine experiences on the docket are also incredibly covetable.
—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
Meanwhile, tickets to watch Germany practice at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem sold out in four minutes.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Bailey's mother, Susanna DeWitt, won tickets to the match through Verizon Wireless.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Attendees can sign up to get early access for Silobration concert tickets by joining Magnolia Perks.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
That’s up considerably from the already-lofty face value of the cheapest tickets, which started at $1,725.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
Noun
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Across California, billions of dollars sit in unclaimed property accounts, from uncashed checks and dormant bank accounts to insurance payments and other financial assets.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Age checks Platforms will be ordered to verify users’ ages.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
Noun
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When added up, all the trims that go into a garment—threads, elastics, labels, drawstrings and more—comprise roughly 40 percent of its bill of materials.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Yan and his colleagues used sound waves to encode a stream of data, including images and labels that identified those images.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The entrance is set back from the road, and massive doors swing open automatically, leading guests into a small, windowless lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Chris Hall told The Star at the time that Skydive Kansas City had experienced steady growth since opening its doors.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
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This sleeveless mini dress features a modern square neckline, an open back, and convenient side pockets for your phone, wallet, keys, lip gloss, and other essentials.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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There was a battered oversized computer keyboard with bold black letters on bright yellow keys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The arrival of The Better Life shows that Americans are still deeply interested in all things 3 Doors Down, even as its starting position now marks a new career low for the troupe.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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This study marks the first to use that data to model climate as rising temperatures are expected to fuel more disastrous events, from marine heat waves that kill coral to droughts.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Look for coupons on the pizza restaurant's website.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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At the end of May, authorities restricted the sale of gasoline to 20 liters (5 1/3 gallons) per vehicle owner per week using prepaid coupons.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The University of California will consider reinstating a requirement that undergraduate applicants submit scores on standardized admissions tests like the ACT or SAT.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Christopher Rim, founder and CEO of Command Education, a New York City company that helps advise high school students and their families on the college admissions process, said that creativity — along with creative problem-solving — helps set graduates apart from their peers.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Taiwan’s foreign ministry said the scholars’ passports and mobile phones were confiscated and they were detained for more than 20 hours before being deported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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On the outside, a zippered pocket keeps smaller items within easy reach — a handy feature for passports and phones.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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