ˈtu̇r-nə-mənt
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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
Towson, which went 16-2 in Coastal Athletic Association play to earn the conference’s No. 1 seed for its upcoming tournament, is also projected to make the field as the CAA’s automatic qualifier.
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Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025
The event, which is held in the run-up to the ATP and WTA tournaments, benefited Shay’s Warriors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting cancer survivors and their families on their journey to healing and wellness.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Avery Howell is always flying open off of screens at the arc and has been USC’s best shooter from deep (40%), making her role vital come tournament time.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
The competitions: Besides the MLS season, Columbus will participate in three other tournaments this year.
—Andrew King, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
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Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025
The event, which is held in the run-up to the ATP and WTA tournaments, benefited Shay’s Warriors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting cancer survivors and their families on their journey to healing and wellness.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Avery Howell is always flying open off of screens at the arc and has been USC’s best shooter from deep (40%), making her role vital come tournament time.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
The competitions: Besides the MLS season, Columbus will participate in three other tournaments this year.
—Andrew King, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournament
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As for his on-screen romance, though, the actor teased to TV Insider in October 2024 that there is more competition to come.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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But competition in the car industry was also a factor.—
Neha Hegde,Christine Tan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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The International Concours of Elegance (I.C.E.) in St. Moritz is a big-ticket event attracts some of the most beautiful and rarest cars in the world to a frozen Lake St. Moritz, and the Trident used the opportunity for its unveiling.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Commission’s recent Enforcement Advisory to the radio industry as a whole stated that manipulating airplay based on artist participation in station events without proper disclosure violates federal laws.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Yankees won the World Series in six games, the last of their five consecutive World Series victories.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Reese has faced criticism for her interactions with Clark dating back to the 2023 NCAA women's basketball championship game, when Reese pointed to her finger mockingly after leading LSU to the title over Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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His professional golf career boasts 21 victories, including five major championships and four other PGA Tour events.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The victory gives Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD its first girls’ basketball state championship.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2025
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On March 2, John Cena won the men’s Elimination Chamber match.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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Loafers With a Blazer Dress Loafers and suits are a match made in sartorial heaven—that’s a given—but if the business casual combo is starting to feel a bit stale, here’s a simple trick to try.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
4 Mar. 2025
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Cricket fans will want to tune in to Willow TV in the wee hours of Thursday morning to catch the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy contest between Bangladesh and Pakistan.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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That could change dramatically depending on how the Jayhawks fare in their final three contests.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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Sundell knew that beating the Knights in the tourney’s second round would take contributions from all.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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With a strong showing at the WCC tourney, Saint Mary’s could land a No. 6 seed in the NCAAs.—
Jeff Faraudo,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Tournament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournament. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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