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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
Whoever buys a standing ticket gets as much chance as anyone to be at the front. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026 This ticket has to be cashed at one of the Florida Lottery district offices. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
Could that mean it’s also ticketed for a Hot 100 appearance, which would be a first for both the song and Girl in Red? — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026 The authority has also mounted 90 cameras over the city's bike lanes, and if a driver lingers in one for more than 90 seconds, they can be ticketed. — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 5 Oct. 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
  • That could represent either a benefit or a risk for shareholders, as decision-making would become faster but have fewer checks.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Set up checks along the way and use this time to ensure that the work is on track and still in line with the goal.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of check
Noun
  • When Washington in May designated Brazil’s two largest criminal factions, the First Capital Command and the Red Command, as terrorist organizations, Lula warned the labels could become a pretext for American intervention.
    — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The new edition of Throwing Muses, due December 11 on 4AD, celebrates the first full-length album by the first American band ever signed by the label, a major inflection point in its history.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of label
Noun
  • Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's midterm coverage, analysis, and political insights.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • And security researchers have found vulnerabilities in the app, including one that allowed an attacker to access user data, the Information reported.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of access
Noun
  • The biggest key for the Brewers in this game is to see if their bullpen can keep their excellent pitching alive.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • For the shame and regret are unbearable, and maybe there’s a way out, like at Nana’s, when everyone played that game, the hunt for the hidden key.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of key
Verb
  • Trump invited Graham to speak onstage and asked boxing legend Evander Holyfield to address the crowd as well, marking a surprise appearance from the former heavyweight champion.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisement The docuseries marks the first time the Loofe clan is sharing their side of the story, along with Nebraska investigators and an FBI agent assigned to the case.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of mark
Noun
  • The next day, journalists found their passes had been deactivated.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Wembanyama's lone field goal came on an alley-oop pass from De’Aaron Fox as time expired in the third quarter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pass
Noun
  • Its stores open for eight to 10 weeks a year, but planning for next Halloween starts before this year’s doors close.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But in the eight years since that location opened its doors, the brand has grown, and the mall has evolved from small art galleries into a vintage mecca.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of door
Noun
  • Nature lovers, artists (Ansel Adams found a muse in the Snake River), and outdoor adventurers know the gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is more than just a winter sports destination.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But a presence at niche, collectible design events can be a gateway to a unique clientele.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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