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
But the parade of underdogs has come to a halt, Kornacki argues, and dramatic changes to the sport may have fundamentally changed the tournament itself.
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David Hickey, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Here’s a rundown of the players to watch, potential dark horse teams and game previews for every region in the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
And there's nothing better than tournament time, and those two things go together really well.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Yet only two years earlier, UConn won its first of two straight national titles in an unusual Final Four that was part of what had been a more volatile first four tournaments since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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David Hickey, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Here’s a rundown of the players to watch, potential dark horse teams and game previews for every region in the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
And there's nothing better than tournament time, and those two things go together really well.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Yet only two years earlier, UConn won its first of two straight national titles in an unusual Final Four that was part of what had been a more volatile first four tournaments since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournament
Noun
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Pitchers throw every day in season between competition days, bullpens, flat ground sessions and box drills off of an incline from 35 feet out.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The energy during that game was electric; the crowds, the fans, the rival fans and our competition were all charged, and everyone was on the edge of their seats.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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During Monday’s event, the company presented a $50,000 donation and pledging 500 volunteer hours to Nourish Up, formerly Fishes & Loaves, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity for Charlotte families.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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The eight-team event begins with quarterfinal games April 1-2 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Two Condron free throws with 31 seconds to go in the third quarter put UCSD ahead 38-37 for the first time since the game’s opening minutes.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The difference in the game was arguably offensive rebounding, as the Panthers grabbed nine more offensive boards than the Bears.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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At one point, the twins danced up to their father, cradling the championship trophy between their arms.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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With a championship trophy in hand, he was asked about the possibility of repeating – and winning another title in his senior year.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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There are also tennis courts and a cool Clubhouse to hang out in after lessons and matches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Alcaraz — who has opened 2026 by winning 16 straight matches — topped Cameron Norrie 6-3, 6-4 to move within two rounds of his third title in four years at the ATP Masters 1000 event just outside of Palm Springs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wyatt Johnston had the lone goal of the one-on-one contest in a 2-1 win for the visitors.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte won the third period 37-31 to remain ahead of Miami before taking full control of the contest in the fourth quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Goals have come fewer in the tourney, but its own top line of Annabelle Curran, Stephanie LeBlanc and Ella Morgan rival Milton’s in potency.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Especially since Self’s teams are just 2-3 in NCAA tourney play since winning the 2022 national title.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Tournament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournament. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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