TICKETS Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of ticket

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of ticket

as in marks

to attach an identifying slip to the attendant quickly ticketed my coat and handed the claim stub back to me

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Recent Examples of tickets

Noun

For the full schedule, tickets and additional information, visit the Whats Funny Comedy Festival website. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 Although there were no jackpot winners on Saturday, tickets sold in Arizona, Florida, Michigan and New York matched all five white balls to win $1 million each, lottery officials said. — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 Over 280,000 free tickets for the race have already been claimed, according to Freedom 250 Grand Prix Chairman Bud Denker, who is president of Penske Corporation, the owner of IndyCar. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026 But a new event this November in Miami, Time to Drive, plans to merge the two in what will surely be one of the hottest tickets around. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 Inheritable tickets for the performance’s finale are currently selling for €2,640 euros ($3,045). — News Desk, Artforum, 10 Aug. 2026 However, once the red lanes are in place and buses use them, drivers will receive 30 days of warnings before tickets are issued. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 On eBay and other resale platforms, sellers are listing tickets for 70mm screenings well above face value, with one transaction reaching as high as $2,000 for two tickets for a premium showtime in New York. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 The band also holds the record for the most tickets sold for a show at the venue, per the release. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets

Noun

Italians arriving at Barcelona airport were subject to random police checks after the controls were put into effect overnight, according to Spain’s state news agency EFE.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Katalyst’s original plan included a few weeks of health checks for LINK’s navigation and sensors in space.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of checks

Noun

The luxury pods — complete with lie-flat beds and sliding privacy doors — could be entirely off-limits when departure day rolls around, sitting completely empty at 35,000 feet.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Fudd essentially went through a full pregame prep before the doors opened at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of doors

Noun

The thinking was that app permissions are so granular that malware lurking on the device would have no ability to access the private keys that form the lynchpin of passkey security.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
Once that was done, she would be allowed to tour the apartment and pick up the keys.

— Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of keys

Verb

That’s because Earth is moving through a stream of debris, and Perseus marks the direction of travel.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Up until that moment, the abuse (and fear of abuse) experienced by Owusu and Adobae threatens to become relentless, but Ziggy’s protection marks a shift, not so much in their fortunes but their ability to survive without constant fear of violence.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of marks

Noun

In addition to the coupons and the store circulars, join the store's loyalty program.

— Betty Nguyen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Besides, there are tree branches to bundle, coupons to clip, guacamole to toss out, incredulous news reports to run through Snopes and at least 20 spam texts to block.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of coupons

Noun

That meant buying equipment and uniforms but also coordinating admissions, food and housing for them.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Cox connects that shift to smaller families, more competitive college admissions, and a rise in enrichment activities aimed at the individual child rather than the family or community.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of admissions

Noun

Travelers with biometric passports may also be able to use self-service systems for verification.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
In occupied territories, many Ukrainian civilians have obtained Russian passports—accessing much of daily life, such as banking and housing, is nearly impossible without one.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026