as in terms
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 travels
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 tours
Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Withlocals specializes in fully private tours tailored to your interests and pace.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Withlocals specializes in fully private tours built around your interests and pace.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Known more for organizing around political issues, hosting protests and offering mutual aid rather than cat tours, NorCal Resist volunteer Autumn Gonzales said the event is a way to get more people involved in the organization.
—Hannah Ruhoff
june 8, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
In April, the platform for free walking tours and cultural activities released its list of the 100 best walking cities for 2026.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The area Tipperary’s pasture-rich Golden Vale is on the doorstep and many of the growers and artisanal producers offer tours and tastings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2023 and still tours.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 13, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Those at Pixar, in fact, were so charmed by Wallis’ tours that the author was asked to voice the role of the film’s sheriff.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
One of the best things about Tripadvisor, other than the breadth of its content, is the ability to compare prices across a variety of activities, hotels, and tours all in one place.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The group still tours together and has released new music in recent years.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Both the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and the Unitarian Meeting House host tours regularly, and the Seth Peterson Cottage—about an hour north—is available for overnight stays.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Tigertail, 36, who captains airboat tours through the Everglades, is navigating his boat through the only route available given how dry the park has gotten this year.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The band still boasts three founding members and still tours incessantly.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Withlocals specializes in fully private tours tailored to your interests and pace.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Withlocals specializes in fully private tours built around your interests and pace.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Known more for organizing around political issues, hosting protests and offering mutual aid rather than cat tours, NorCal Resist volunteer Autumn Gonzales said the event is a way to get more people involved in the organization.
—Hannah Ruhoff
june 8, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
In April, the platform for free walking tours and cultural activities released its list of the 100 best walking cities for 2026.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The area Tipperary’s pasture-rich Golden Vale is on the doorstep and many of the growers and artisanal producers offer tours and tastings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Verb
Travelers can go through the museum on their own, take an audio guide, or join one of the group tours for a more in-depth experience.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2023 and still tours.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 13, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Those at Pixar, in fact, were so charmed by Wallis’ tours that the author was asked to voice the role of the film’s sheriff.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
One of the best things about Tripadvisor, other than the breadth of its content, is the ability to compare prices across a variety of activities, hotels, and tours all in one place.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The group still tours together and has released new music in recent years.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Both the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and the Unitarian Meeting House host tours regularly, and the Seth Peterson Cottage—about an hour north—is available for overnight stays.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Tigertail, 36, who captains airboat tours through the Everglades, is navigating his boat through the only route available given how dry the park has gotten this year.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The band still boasts three founding members and still tours incessantly.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tours
Noun
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The argument is that increasing fear among Ukrainian citizens will in turn put more pressure on Zelensky’s government to end the war on the Kremlin’s terms.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The statement did not indicate whether Hezbollah had agreed to the terms.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The affordable passenger train travels between all five mountainous villages in Italy’s Cinque Terre region, running from spring until late fall.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, through which travels one-fifth of the world’s oil, remains closed.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Noun
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At least four astronauts fit the bill for relevant Artemis 3 experience, whether that be through long-term stints aboard the ISS, EVA experience or assignments with strong leadership positions.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
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King rounded out his eight-year career with stints in Minnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas, then spent some time as a coach in the Continental Basketball Assn.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The jukebox musical is built from Keys’ catalogue of R&B and soul hits, a semi-autobiographical story that treks through her Manhattan upbringing.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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As announced by Alex Cora over the weekend, top Red Sox hitting prospect Franklin Arias will start at shortstop when the club treks up to Dunedin to face the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Money often dried up once investors secured or completed their projects, while officials prioritized short-term achievements during their limited tenures.—
Reagan Yip,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Adelman made his biggest impression on the NBA during his tenures with Portland and Sacramento.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Brown has four championships as an assistant and seven Finals trips overall.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Humanoids, meanwhile, are still far from being useful in most homes and pose physical danger to people with limited mobility if the robot trips and falls.—
Matt O’Brien,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In it, Noah journeys from city to city with friends, collaborators and surprise guests, each episode blending his signature humor with authentic, on-the-ground experiences that spotlight local people, food, and culture.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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The Emmy-winning journalist and filmmaker’s cinematic six-episode documentary series journeys to the heart of the world’s most important stories.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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