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as in check
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 label
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 access
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 key
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 ticket
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Workers from industrial towns such as Gazipur, Ashulia and Tongi have faced traffic jams and a shortage of tickets.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Waymo in December recalled software after its cars were ticketed with numerous citations in Austin, Texas, for illegally passing school buses among other near-misses.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Purchase tickets to Shyne’s 25th anniversary show here.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Workers from industrial towns such as Gazipur, Ashulia and Tongi have faced traffic jams and a shortage of tickets.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
California’s ticketing industry could be undergoing some major changes.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Waymo in December recalled software after its cars were ticketed with numerous citations in Austin, Texas, for illegally passing school buses among other near-misses.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
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The fasten-seatbelt sign was on and the flight attendants were performing final cabin checks when the plane suddenly dropped, then violently pitched back up.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition, $891 in checks and cash were donated, which will be given to New Day.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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The White House’s new TrumpRx platform launched Thursday, pledging dramatic prescription label price cuts for uninsured Americans.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Museum members will have two weeks of priority access to the galleries, with general admission beginning May 4.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Could artificial intelligence help people who lack access to legal representation in Georgia’s rural counties?—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Thoughtful Lighting Lighting can make or break a kitchen, but the key is to give yourself options.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her employee badge, keys and computer were confiscated, according to the memo.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Saturday event, held at North High School’s Performing Arts Center in Torrance, marked the 11th anniversary of the explosion.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Early Sunday morning will mark one week since Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her suburban Tucson home.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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But the former San Clemente High and USC star played error-free, tossed a touchdown pass and let running back Kenneth Walker III, kicker Jason Myers and a dominating defense do the rest in a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 28-year-old quarterback started slowly, completing only six of his first 17 pass attempts against a ferocious Patriots pass rush.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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See video … HARVEY LEVIN – Behavior of alleged suspect in door cam does not align with sophistication of ransom letter.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prior to detaining a person, authorities released security footage showing a masked individual approaching Nancy Guthrie's front door on the morning of her disappearance.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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As sports tourism becomes a more powerful engine for travel, offering an unexpected gateway into a society and its culture, travelers can get to know India through this brisk, energetic version of our most-beloved game.—
Samanth Subramanian,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The mascot represents the airport that serves as Arizona's largest economic engine and many travelers' gateway to the West.—
Michael Salerno,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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