tickets 1 of 2

plural of ticket
1
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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tickets

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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
Organizers initially released 2,000 tickets for the event, which quickly sold out. Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Ticket sales Assembly Bill 1349 would prohibit sellers from offering or marketing tickets to concerts and sporting events by a person that doesn’t actually possess the ticket. Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Melissa Easley, who works with Beer Money Entertainment, told CharlotteFive the event had sold out, with more than 100 tickets sold and eight vendors scheduled to participate. Evan Moore august 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026 Earlier this summer Universal did promise Hollywood Drift access with some tickets, but has since removed that option. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 International tickets are actually 4% cheaper than this time last year, AAA says. Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 These tickets must be redeemed at one of the nine Florida Lottery district offices around the state. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 That fifth-place ranking was thanks to Texas’ lax COVID policies, which allowed the Rangers to sell more tickets. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 Congress spends more than 150 days in session each year and there are exclusive occasions on some weekends in Washington, like annual Christmas parties at the White House and tickets to the Kennedy Center Honors. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
Noun
  • During this period, Obayuwana allegedly tried to cash at least three Treasury tax refund checks worth $382,109 and was successful in cashing one, withdrawing $229,109, federal authorities allege.
    Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Here's what to know about the Social Security payment for 2026 and when checks will go out in September.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Living with endometriosis means becoming an expert on highly specialized ingredients and constantly cross-checking product labels.
    Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One example is museums’ wall labels now mentioning tainted or dubious provenance.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Designing the future The French fashion house Louis Vuitton, which opened its doors in 1854, is today the world's largest luxury brand.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The NextGens often had issues with their passenger doors, which caused delays in the early days.
    Natalie B. Compton, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Norvell seemingly embraced a CEO role, handing the keys of the offense to Malzahn.
    Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • My water view room, one of 154 keys, was compact—240 square feet.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Rays' successful retention in Tampa Bay marks a significant part of Manfred's legacy as his tenure nears its end.
    Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The ⁠message was published on Khamenei’s Telegram account for Islamic Unity Week, which marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
    Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • How to save money at the fair The Blue Ribbon Book is filled with coupons for several vendors and rides around the fairgrounds.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Minty, the automatic coupons and cashback rewards app, coined the term based on new consumer research released this week.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Those admissions pale in comparison to what was alleged in the original charges brought last year.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Stars such as Renate Reinsve and Mads Mikkelsen, major festival prizes and awards-season visibility remain powerful assets, while local festivals and territory-specific marketing can be just as decisive in converting prestige into admissions.
    Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Kansas City Royals packed their eight-game winning streak alongside their passports and headed to Toronto, Ontario this week.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Keep documents such as passports and insurance paperwork in a waterproof, fireproof container or locked safe to prevent any potential damage.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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