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
However, because of scheduling conflicts with the Laver Cup tennis tournament the team will not have a chance to play a first round playoff game at Chase Center.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Rolex was among the companies sponsoring the tournament.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Trump’s first appearance at the Grand Slam tournament in New York since 2015 — before his first run for the White House — will be Sunday as a guest of the Swiss watchmaker, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because those plans were not publicly revealed.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
In the final round of the tournament, the tee shot from 16-year-old Woods on the par-three No. 3 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida rolled into the hole, delighting those watching on.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Rolex was among the companies sponsoring the tournament.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Trump’s first appearance at the Grand Slam tournament in New York since 2015 — before his first run for the White House — will be Sunday as a guest of the Swiss watchmaker, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because those plans were not publicly revealed.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
In the final round of the tournament, the tee shot from 16-year-old Woods on the par-three No. 3 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida rolled into the hole, delighting those watching on.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournament
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The fourth season will be played from June 18-July 18, 2026, the preferred slot in the calendar for MLC with not much competition from other domestic leagues.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The number of local homes put up for sale soared, boosting competition among sellers.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday afternoon, Turning Point USA founder and right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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The latest commitment will allow Startup Junkie to continue the program for three years and expand the team's capacity to serve clients and prospective borrowers with more resources, hands-on support and events.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lindblade is excited about Lionel Messi and Inter Miami games that have added to the city’s appeal and the back-to-back Stanley Cup championships of the Florida Panthers, whose practice complex is just north of downtown.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Guardians starter Slade Cecconi — who conversely had the best game of his career — didn’t allow a hit through seven innings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The betting pick is that Silva will win this fight via knockout to keep the Fighting Nerds championship hopes alive.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Welcome to Path to Playoff , the USA TODAY Sports newsletter covering all things college football and the chase for this year's national championship.—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Their role is to support clients and other stakeholders to identify and take action against match manipulation, particularly those related to match betting.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Center Jonny King is considered questionable for Saturday’s contest after exiting in the second half against the Tar Heels.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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That contest took place in May 2025 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Northern Irishman, who clinched the title here back in 2016, leads the field alongside Team Europe Ryder Cup teammates Tyrrell Hatton and native son Shane Lowry, who triumphed in this tourney as an amateur in 2009.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Savanah Weathers was named tourney MVP, while Maryland recruit Elayna Davidson and Mississippi State commit Cassidy Cage made the all-tournament team for Marist (6-0).—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Tournament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournament. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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