as in stint
a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position
asked the soldiers to consider signing up for a second tour of duty
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as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance
thought it would be lots of fun to tour all over Europe this summer
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Recent Examples of tour
Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
In her message, Erika announced that the movement her husband started would continue on and that Turning Point USA would also continue its campus tour.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2025
Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
As for Young’s Chrome Hearts, the group launched late last year, released an album, Talkin to the Trees, in June, and have toured North America extensively this summer.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The castle, which has been in the Percy family since 1309 and is home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, is open daily for tours.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
In her message, Erika announced that the movement her husband started would continue on and that Turning Point USA would also continue its campus tour.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
Moreover, Chinese military officers have been touring the Russian front lines to study the war for themselves.
—Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
As for Young’s Chrome Hearts, the group launched late last year, released an album, Talkin to the Trees, in June, and have toured North America extensively this summer.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
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After a brief stint with the Angels, Teixeira played most of his career with the New York Yankees, winning a World Series in 2009.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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There’s no current end in sight to Greenlaw’s long rehab stint, as the inside linebacker has made just one appearance during the viewing period of practice — limited last Friday — since mid-August.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cutting an image that contrasted with Ali’s more libertine act, Frazier traveled with his family, including his teenage son, Marvis, an aspiring boxer himself.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, during his 4 1/2 tenure, his reputation with Rangers fans and the media was strained at times.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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His tenure recently reached its lowest point, with the explosive departure of Director Susan Monarez from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Mackenzie France,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These proclaimed the Midpeninsula Wine Trail an easy way to get your wine fix without trekking to Wine Country.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The common consensus is that some of the earliest Homo sapiens trekked thousands of miles from Africa and across the Middle East before reaching the Balkans.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The prototype delivered 13 per cent conversion efficiency, which, in simple terms, meant that with the prototype, for every 100 units of heat energy that went into the device, about 13 units were turned into electricity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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At Thursday’s meeting, several panelists called for more studies to look at the long-term effects of measles vaccines, which have been extensively studied.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oklahoma’s Vintage Roadside Americana And Oktoberfest Road tripping in Oklahoma may be less about fall foliage and more about exploring the Sooner State’s nostalgia and charm.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Focusing on the lifestyle factor that most trips you up is likely to have a greater impact on your health, London said.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rebecca Solnit keeps notebooks while journeying by train or plane.—
Karen Palmer
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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After all, when coquettish Venus journeys through this methodical and down-to-earth sign, the focus shifts from grand gestures and displays of affection (Leo) to the way someone shows up in your day-to-day life (Virgo).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Join Uniworld’s 12-night India’s Golden Triangle & The Sacred Ganges voyage from New Delhi to Kolkata, from $5,879 per person including all meals, unlimited beverages (including fine wines & spirits), daily excursions, airport transfers, and WiFi.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Tristan told stories about the sea, voyages around the Cape of Good Hope, where the waves were high as houses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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