ˈtu̇r-nə-mənt
as in competition
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a golf tournament in which professionals compete against amateurs
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Recent Examples of tournament
The Germans were eliminated from the group stage at the last two World Cup tournaments.
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Kyle Hightower,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The result dashed hopes of a team touted as dark horses who could make a long run in the tournament by beating traditional soccer heavyweights such as Brazil.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
But Marsch’s plucky team responded by winning this tournament’s first round of 32 match and reaching the round of 16 for the first time in its three trips to the World Cup.
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Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Israel is the only non-European country trying to reach the tournament through UEFA, while most of its neighbors seek places through the Asian Football Confederation.
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Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tournament
Kyle Hightower,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The result dashed hopes of a team touted as dark horses who could make a long run in the tournament by beating traditional soccer heavyweights such as Brazil.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
But Marsch’s plucky team responded by winning this tournament’s first round of 32 match and reaching the round of 16 for the first time in its three trips to the World Cup.
—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Israel is the only non-European country trying to reach the tournament through UEFA, while most of its neighbors seek places through the Asian Football Confederation.
—
Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tournament
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournament
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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
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In an interview with Mental Floss, competitive eater Yasir Salem discusses how speed eaters will chew gum to strengthen their jaws to avoid fatigue during competitions.
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Greenwood is leading a series of high-profile events to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
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Fans from around the world attended the event, with many saying this World Cup has felt different.
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The Red Sox and Nationals turned a regular June game into the biggest baseball brawl of the season after Boston hothead Willson Contreras completely lost it.
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The Dodgers are in the midst of playing 13 games in 13 days, and Roberts wanted to make sure that the Japanese sensation got a break.
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The 26-year-old shooting guard spent two years with the Oklahoma City Thunder organization, earning an NBA championship ring in 2025 before playing for the Austin Spurs last season.
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The lawsuit was officially launched in July after Hernandez won two state finals in triple jump and high jump, and won second place in long jump, at last year's championships.
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The Paraguayans will next face the winner of Tuesday's match between France and Sweden in the round of 16 on Saturday in Philadelphia.
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If the teams are still tied after the two extra periods, the match will go to penalties.
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Carr’s father, Chris, played six seasons in the NBA, highlighted by a runner-up finish in the 1997 NBA dunk contest.
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Last week, Seymour held KC hitless through six innings in a game at Tampa Bay — a contest in which the Royals had one hit overall, in the ninth inning.
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Check the calendar for events like euchre and bingo tourneys, and scheduled food truck lineups.
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The local ties that bind Of course, Turgeon’s goal of taking the Roos to the NCAA tourney seems miles away right now.
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“Tournament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournament. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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