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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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3
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Those selected will receive an email from their point of registration with further instructions; the invite does not guarantee tickets.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Instead of booking expensive direct first-class tickets, many are using points programs, traveling during shoulder season and routing through larger gateway cities like Barcelona, Lisbon or Madrid before continuing onward.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
For tickets — the cheapest seats for the first match in each city — tickets are most expensive in New York City ($1,399) and cheapest in Miami ($276).
—Joe Murphy, NBC news, 1 June 2026
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
Most tickets have been sold in phases using dynamic pricing, with substantial increases across phases and most sales occurring in the later and more expensive phases.
—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
Noun
Don’t overlook the concierge team; they’ve been known to secure hard-to-get tickets and reservations that would otherwise seem impossible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Those selected will receive an email from their point of registration with further instructions; the invite does not guarantee tickets.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Instead of booking expensive direct first-class tickets, many are using points programs, traveling during shoulder season and routing through larger gateway cities like Barcelona, Lisbon or Madrid before continuing onward.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
For tickets — the cheapest seats for the first match in each city — tickets are most expensive in New York City ($1,399) and cheapest in Miami ($276).
—Joe Murphy, NBC news, 1 June 2026
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
Most tickets have been sold in phases using dynamic pricing, with substantial increases across phases and most sales occurring in the later and more expensive phases.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
Noun
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Security is tight with multiple checks of entering vehicles and personal belongings, but that is common at luxury hotels in town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Before an agent takes an action, the platform checks who requested it, what permissions apply and whether the action is allowed, then logs it.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The most strategic of activewear labels are listening, and adapting their business models, to such demands.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Consumers deserve safe products, accurate labels and strong protections against underage sales.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Throw open the French doors, step onto the balcony, and you’ll be greeted with a view of the resplendent lawns that stretch all the way to the water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The living room has a wood-burning fireplace and glass French doors along every wall.—
Kim Quillen,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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After the victim parked near her home, the thieves displayed handguns and demanded money and her keys.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Patrons of Ubers in these cities most commonly leave behind phones, wallets, luggage, keys, headphones, clothing, passports, glasses, jewelry and laptops, according to Uber.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The budget also marks a reversal from her earlier position that extra spending was not needed.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Indigenous and elemental – Lapland In Swedish Lapland, the Indigenous Sámi community marks Midsummer with fire, silence, and story.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Consumers can also stack coupons and clip digital coupons too.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Led by a Franciscan Health educator and Strack & Van Til staff, the tour will offer tips on preparing for grocery shopping trips, navigating the store, choosing foods that support wellness, budgeting, utilizing store sales, coupons and loyalty programs, and using the Strack & Van Til app.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Adams State bills itself as the first university in Colorado to offer direct admissions, meaning all graduates of San Luis Valley high schools and a few other districts across the state, including Adams County School District 14, are automatically accepted.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Legacy preferences, athletic recruitment for niche sports and nonacademic ratings — all of which favor the wealthy — together account for about 70% of the admissions gap.—
Prasad Krishnamurthy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The State Department is issuing passports with the president's picture and officials have designed a new $250 bill with his likeness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Patrons of Ubers in these cities most commonly leave behind phones, wallets, luggage, keys, headphones, clothing, passports, glasses, jewelry and laptops, according to Uber.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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