1
as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
undoubtedly the team's best wrestler, he hasn't lost a bout yet
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as in case
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
she's currently suffering from a bout of the flu
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Recent Examples of bout
Then the Dodgers stopped by in October for an NLDS heavyweight title bout — and the Phillies are already staggering through a standing 8-count.
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Jayson Stark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Andrew has already talked bout writing a memoir before.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
In my two-person household with two cats (one of whom has semi-frequent bouts of vomiting), this machine handles every stain—old or new.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The work contains sonorous bouts of sorrow, but rage is its primary register.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
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Jayson Stark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Andrew has already talked bout writing a memoir before.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
In my two-person household with two cats (one of whom has semi-frequent bouts of vomiting), this machine handles every stain—old or new.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The work contains sonorous bouts of sorrow, but rage is its primary register.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bout
Noun
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Of all the runs that Valentin Vacherot could have embarked upon to win his first ever major tennis tournament, this was surely the most unlikely.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The tournaments pit heroes such as Cole Young, Sonya Blade, Kano, Jax, Liu Kang and Kung Lao to fight against villains like Mileena, Nitara, Reiko, Kabal, Reptile, Goro and the sorcerer Shang Tsung.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Per Fightful, at least one person in WWE feels a December return would be the best-case scenario.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Italian superstar Laura Pausini is one of only a handful of artists who has carved out equally successful careers in Spanish and another language — in this case, her native Italian.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Historically, Goldman says bubbles tend to be driven by a specific innovation, investors pile-in, there’s a rush of capital and competition from new companies, which in turn pushes up prices and valuations, increasing systemic risks.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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With fewer insurers willing to provide insurance in Florida than in New Hampshire, there is less competition, which leads to higher premiums.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement An investigation led by the Guardian found in September that out of the 6,000 Palestinians from Gaza held by Israel since the Hamas terror attack two years ago, only one quarter were held on suspicion of militant links.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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This was the worst one-day attack on Israel since the country's founding in 1948.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Military watchers play close attention to what North Korea chooses to show off at such events.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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This seizure comes just days after Israeli forces intercepted another aid flotilla and arrested the activists on board, including Greta Thunberg, an outspoken critic of Israel.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Consuming the chemical can result in difficulty breathing, blindness, dizziness, seizures, severe abdominal pain and death.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Participants will learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking and how to prepare various recipes, some that include wild game meat.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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Still, the pass-game prowess is notable given the revolving door at quarterback, wide receiver and tight end.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Who would not raise a glass to the memory of so vexed a merrymaker, under whose spell the city is transformed into an exotic pastoral?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Wilshere retired from playing in 2022 following a spell with Danish side Aarhus.—
Luke Bosher,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Bout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bout. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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