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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
Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Fans and politicians had intensified calls to examine Live Nation’s 2010 acquisition of Ticketmaster, after the company subjected Taylor Swift fans to hours-long online queues while charging high prices for tickets to her 2022 Eras tour.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Higher jet fuel prices could push airline tickets higher.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Tens of thousands of customers logged on as soon as tickets went on sale, according to a Field Museum spokesperson.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
However, part of the DOJ’s case rested on the bundling of sports and concert tickets, as well as the alleged requirement that primary ticket sellers for major concert venues provide support for the distribution of a team’s season tickets.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
General admission tickets start at $33 for adults, $20 for children ages 4-12 and $24 for students and military (with ID) or seniors 65 and older.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
One Night in Manchester, all of the fans who missed out on tickets for the limited shows — particularly those who weren’t willing to sell their blood to afford them — can watch Styles perform the entire album live from the comfort of their home.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
General admission tickets come with four taco tokens, while VIP tickets come with five and entrance to the event an hour early.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
When there aren’t enough tickets, that drives up demand insanely on secondary sites.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Fans and politicians had intensified calls to examine Live Nation’s 2010 acquisition of Ticketmaster, after the company subjected Taylor Swift fans to hours-long online queues while charging high prices for tickets to her 2022 Eras tour.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Higher jet fuel prices could push airline tickets higher.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Tens of thousands of customers logged on as soon as tickets went on sale, according to a Field Museum spokesperson.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
However, part of the DOJ’s case rested on the bundling of sports and concert tickets, as well as the alleged requirement that primary ticket sellers for major concert venues provide support for the distribution of a team’s season tickets.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
General admission tickets start at $33 for adults, $20 for children ages 4-12 and $24 for students and military (with ID) or seniors 65 and older.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
One Night in Manchester, all of the fans who missed out on tickets for the limited shows — particularly those who weren’t willing to sell their blood to afford them — can watch Styles perform the entire album live from the comfort of their home.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
General admission tickets come with four taco tokens, while VIP tickets come with five and entrance to the event an hour early.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
Noun
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Military bases across California have tightened security since the conflict began, requiring more stringent visitor identification, checks at gates and warning of traffic delays.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mix-and-match bold colorways (think jewel tones and maybe silks with an iridescent sheen), textures like faux fur, and patterns that go beyond checks and stripes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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David Protein's website and product labels say the bars contain 150 calories, 28 grams of protein and 0 grams of sugar.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Those without labels usually upload music through distributors such as DistroKid and CD Baby.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the Twin room includes two twin beds, none of the accommodations offer adjoining doors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The charter also embraced a mission as the neighborhood school — automatically accepting all who showed up at its doors.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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What To Know About Changing Your Locks Make things easy for yourself by replacing all exterior locks at once with matching keys.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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The machine worked by reading music that was encoded by holes punched into rolls of paper, which in turn directed airflows to levers that depressed piano keys.—
Adam Ozimek,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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The joint effort marks a significant milestone in autonomous electronic warfare by showcasing how unmanned systems can detect, analyze and respond to electromagnetic threats in real time without human intervention.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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This marks the Broncos’ 12th trip to the NCAA Tournament.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Add sale items and coupons and purchase-history items.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Food & Wine Fest Sip and Savor passes are back again this year that allow visitors to purchase a prepaid card with eight or four digital coupons good for individual items at food and beverage stands throughout the event.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For profit hospital systems with significant footprints in Florida have been accused of prioritizing revenue generating admissions over patient necessity.—
Linda D. Gadd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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Gerald Bradshaw is an international college admissions consultant with Bradshaw College Consulting in Crown Point.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The results showed that passports — far exceeding every other item tested — contained 436 CFUs.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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In 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to allow Americans to renew their passports online, eliminating the need for physical documents and paper checks to be sent through the mail.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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