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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour
Noun
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Saraya, as Paige, worked with WWE for over 10 years, including stints as a general manager and ringside valet for tag teams.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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King, a 56-year-old cattle and poultry farmer, is currently serving his second stint in the Senate, after first being elected to the chamber in 2013.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 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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Former President Barack Obama’s tenure marked a turning point.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But Gen Z’s brief job tenures are much more complicated than what meets the eye; entry-level job postings have fallen 29% since January 2024, and alongside fewer opportunities, many are feeling underprepared and unsupported in their professional lives.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The disoriented hiker was 78-year-old Douglas Montgomery, an Eagle Scout and former scoutmaster who had trekked the same woods with Troop 10 of Burlingame, California, in the 1960s.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
10 Sep. 2025
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His sister Katherine also trekked north to celebrate the happy couple with her husband, Chris Pratt.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By integrating tariff data with sales performance, market trends, and regulatory frameworks, Rensi can pinpoint inefficiencies, detect policy misalignments, and recommend corrective actions—ranging from renegotiating supplier terms to adjusting pricing strategies.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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In his second term, states’ rights, once a rallying cry for conservatives, are under pressure.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Several videos begin with Taddese’s friend, who wore a white shirt and gray pants, pushing a persondown as that individual trips him.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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In Bora Bora, trips with Bora Diving Center (by Eleuthera) are another good bet for seeing mantas and schooling eagle rays within the famous lagoon.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our vengeful protagonist, Aris, wants to journey through the gates to kill the gods.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a 6-minute sneak peek from A Big Bold Beautiful Journey shared exclusively with PEOPLE, the pair are in adventure mode, journeying via a time-traveling doorway.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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