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
Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Frisell will turn 75 on March 18, midway through his current tour, and retrospection is a constant throughout In My Dreams.
—Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The last time Linkin Park toured these parts was 13 years ago, for their spot on the now-defunct 2013 Soundwave Festival.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The British singer’s new tour features a dress made of literal receipts that allegedly allude to her breakup with David Harbour.
—Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Frisell will turn 75 on March 18, midway through his current tour, and retrospection is a constant throughout In My Dreams.
—Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Spend time touring the waterways by boat or ease into your mornings with year-round yoga on the weekends.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The last time Linkin Park toured these parts was 13 years ago, for their spot on the now-defunct 2013 Soundwave Festival.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour
Noun
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In addition, forward Keshad Johnson was recalled from his G League stint after missing four games on assignment with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Khamenei worked as Khomeini’s courier, spending several stints in prison for his activism.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Adirondack is a daily train that runs between New York City and Montreal, traveling 381 miles over 11 hours.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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An autopsy shows all three shots fired by Stevens hit Martinez, with bullets traveling through his left arm before entering his torso and piercing his heart, lungs, liver and other organs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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District officials have pointed to improvements in attendance and gains in Advanced Placement participation during his tenure.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dudamel plans on a colorful tenure atop one of the world’s premiere podiums, realizing times have changed in the seven decades since Bernstein injected his energetic personality into the orchestra and audience.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jen Murphy has visited Costa Rica dozens of times and trekked the coast-to-coast El Camino Trail.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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Alawites trekked for miles to the seashore, bringing home jugs of seawater to fashion salty dough for bread.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In terms of refusal rate, Fairfax County trailed slightly behind all of the top non-cooperating jails in Los Angeles County combined, according to the detainer data.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Although other Democratic governors and public health leaders have openly criticized the federal government, few have been as outspoken as Newsom, who is considering a run for president in 2028 and is in his second and final term as governor.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Authorities say Hughes tripped and fell into the street just as one of the teens was driving away.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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As Wallace began driving away, Hughes tripped and fell into the road, and Wallace allegedly ran over him, according to police.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Seven women from the Iranian national soccer team remain in Australia, an Australian government official said Wednesday, as the rest of their team journeys back to a country at the center of a widening conflict in the Middle East.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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The late guru, who lived quietly on Dearborn Street in Chicago, had little public profile but a slew of devotees like Hughes, who credited him with refining their acts and would journey to Chicago to sit at his knee — metaphorically, at least.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Stationed in Singapore, the vessel will voyage entirely at sea, with no port calls.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ritz-Carlton will launch its first Alaska sailings In May 2026, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will debut Alaska voyages for the first time ever aboard its third and most recent superyacht, Luminara.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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