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as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
undoubtedly the team's best wrestler, he hasn't lost a bout yet
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as in case
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
she's currently suffering from a bout of the flu
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Recent Examples of bout
Dave Coulier is sharing good news about his second bout with cancer.
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Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
In December, Manilow took to Instagram to reveal that a lengthy bout with bronchitis led to the discovery of a cancer spot.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Certainly, as too many prizefighters like the now-48-year-old and occasional exhibition-bout-fighting Floyd Mayweather have learned the hard way, not paying attention to the money and the purse has consequences above and beyond the fine print in or out of your prime.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
At one Los Angeles clinic, no-show rates tripled last summer during a bout of intense immigration raids.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
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Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
In December, Manilow took to Instagram to reveal that a lengthy bout with bronchitis led to the discovery of a cancer spot.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Certainly, as too many prizefighters like the now-48-year-old and occasional exhibition-bout-fighting Floyd Mayweather have learned the hard way, not paying attention to the money and the purse has consequences above and beyond the fine print in or out of your prime.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
At one Los Angeles clinic, no-show rates tripled last summer during a bout of intense immigration raids.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bout
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Although the College Football Playoff will remain a 12-team field in 2026, the tournament's committee has unveiled postseason dates and bowl sites for the next two seasons.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the Mission League, Sierra Canyon, Notre Dame, Crespi and Loyola earned automatic playoff berths for advancing to the league tournament semifinal.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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From emotional presence to the quality of the images themselves, there’s a growing case for phone-free ceremonies.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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This supports the idea that in some severe cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome, transplantation may be the only viable option.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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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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One person was killed and two others were injured in an overnight Russian attack using drones and powerful glide bombs on the central Dnipropetrovsk region, according to the head of the regional military administration, Oleksandr Hanzha.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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The overnight attacks follow a recent lull in strikes on energy infrastructure by both sides, which was proposed by the US.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ball was depicted on social media attending a Senior Bowl event at a local elementary school on Monday, which was publicized by both the Senior Bowl and UA athletics.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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There were almost no literary festivals or bookstore events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The investigation has led to the seizure of large volumes of drugs, weapons and cash as well as millions of dollars in cars, motorcycles, artwork and jewelry that allegedly belonged to Wedding and others.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Her struggles with her weight were amplified when she was later diagnosed with Functional Neurologic Disorder (a condition that causes seizures and cognitive problems) and borderline personality disorder (a mental illness that impacts how someone feels about themselves).—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Chea finished with 11 points for Princeton (18-2, 6-1 Ivy League), which rebounded from a 73-67 loss to Columbia on Friday that ended the Tigers' 15-game win streak.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Parts of the game seemed circus-like, quite honestly.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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It’s filled with super-heightened emotions; unrestrained passion, betrayal, evil and even a magic spell or two.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Hunt has worked at Apple for the past eight years, her longest spell in an executive post throughout her career.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Bout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bout. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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