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 Milan-Cortina kickoff follows in the wake of the sprawling opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, which took place on the River Seine and was the tournament’s first set outside of a stadium.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Grant money will also be used for gaming tournaments, college back to school events and retreats.
—Kamal Morgan
february 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Upcoming schedule The KHSAA basketball state tournament 2026 schedule is set.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
The Italian women easily beat France, 4-1, in the teams' opening game of the tournament, giving the host country a flying start to the Milan Cortina Olympics.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Grant money will also be used for gaming tournaments, college back to school events and retreats.
—Kamal Morgan
february 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Upcoming schedule The KHSAA basketball state tournament 2026 schedule is set.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
The Italian women easily beat France, 4-1, in the teams' opening game of the tournament, giving the host country a flying start to the Milan Cortina Olympics.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournament
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Khelif has appealed the new policy that will keep the athlete out of any competitions pending the results of genetic testing.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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During the second annual competition in October, the team from La Marmotte restaurant, also located downtown, won with a concoction of Nikka Vodka, Luxardo Espresso liqueur, Irish cream, and Count Chocula and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereals.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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The event will, in particular, monitor several metrics, including motion control, dynamic balance, and impact resistance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both mishaps were unfortunate events as medals have been hard to come by through the early days of the Winter Olympics.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The previous week, Celta striker Borja Iglesias was subjected to homophobic abuse following a game at Sevilla.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Terrance Gore, a baseball player whose remarkable speed earned him spots on three championship teams, including the 2020 Dodgers, died Friday, the Kansas City Royals announced on social media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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That Faulkner even developed into a championship-caliber quarterback at any level was a testament to his toughness, work ethic and will.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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The United States women's team had never beaten Canada in Olympic play, but after a back-and-forth match, Team USA won 9-8.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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So what does that mean for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with 75% of the soccer matches being hosted across the United States?—
Frédéric Dimanche,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Since then, Cornyn’s TV blitz has defined Paxton as a diminished candidate dogged by ethics questions, a move that has tightened the contest in pre-primary polls.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Keller eases past Eaton in finale Keller got 14 points from Mia Arnold as the Indians downed Haslet Eaton 47-40 in a District 4-6A contest.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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England, the Netherlands and Algeria are also expected to base in the Kansas City-area during the global soccer tourney.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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In boys tourneys, Hagerty continued its winning ways as the champ in the 40th Annual Flagler Rotary Tournament.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Tournament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournament. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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