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noun

ˈti-kət How to pronounce ticket (audio)
Definition of ticketnext
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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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verb

as in to label
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 ticket
Noun
The lawsuit says the HFPA members were promised lifetime Golden Globes tickets and voting privileges, along with other perks, which Penske reneged on by attaching unworkable conditions. — Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 29 July 2026 Singles ready to mingle must photo verify their account before RSVPing and, if applicable, purchasing tickets. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Verb
Knockout round World Cup tickets rose more than 34 percent, according to sports analysts with the minimum ticket price to get into the final starting at $7,600 on some ticketing sites. — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 July 2026 Last year, Boise passed its own ordinance to comply with the law, banning camping and ticketing violators with an infraction and a $10 fine. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ticket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
  1. check
  2. label
  3. access
  4. key
  5. mark
  6. pass
  7. door
  8. gateway
Noun
  • Tasks such as contract review, renewal tracking, compliance checks and obligation management are increasingly assigned to employees without formal legal training.
    — Matthew Sole, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • However, quality checks by the FDA’s laboratory personnel showed that the positive result was an error.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 21 July 2026
Definition of check
Noun
  • The Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act to require labels on some posts from influencers paid for by political committees.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
  • The silhouette, which usually retails for $300, is currently on sale for $150 on the label’s website.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 26 July 2026
Definition of label
Noun
  • The date circulating is September 25, 2026, with early access opening September 18 for Ultimate Edition buyers and EA Play subscribers.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Your membership gives you access to all facilities nationwide.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of access
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  • His job is to give Evenepoel radio instructions — simplicity is the key — with Vila driving and Wale providing technical information to Lodewyck when needed.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The real key is not just the quality of your data, but also the clarity of your workflows, decision rights and escalation paths.
    — Seema Phull, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of key
Verb
  • The vacation marks another public meeting for Aniston and Cox, who have remained close since Friends wrapped in 2004.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • The club is poised to mark the milestone in style, courtesy of Dean and Dan Caten, who will exclusively design formalwear and casual uniforms for the men’s and women’s first-team players, along with coaches and staff, to be unveiled later this year.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of mark
Noun
  • As a sophomore last season, Barner scored touchdowns on a kickoff return, a punt return, a pass reception and a fake punt for a 10-1 Class 6A team.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • Walker kills it on planned rushes — the plays that don’t include a run-pass option (RPO).
    — Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of pass
Noun
  • Walking through the doors of Valkyrie Arms Training in Meridian, you are greeted by a large mural of 19th century women on the Western frontier, dressed in period gowns and gazing into the distance — and wielding firearms.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
  • The person knocked on the door and was let in by Chavez, and the video recording device was disconnected about 10 minutes later, investigators have said.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of door
Noun
  • So its gateway at 42nd Street had to move people much faster than usual; even with a bus lane, the M42 route is still one of the city’s slowest, averaging roughly five miles per hour — the pace of a leisurely stroll.
    — John Surico, Curbed, 24 July 2026
  • The narrow waterway between Yemen and Djibouti forms the western gateway to the route linking the Indian Ocean with the Suez Canal.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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