BOUT Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

bout

noun

ˈbau̇t

Definition of bout

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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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 Balancing pregnancy, her children, and a packed work schedule paired with severe bouts of nausea has made adhering to a strict schedule complex for the artist, who is used to being on the go. — Meagan Jordan, VIBE.com, 10 July 2026 LeVert dealt with foot, knee, ankle, wrist and heel injuries throughout the season and even overcame a bout with vertigo. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 8 July 2026 Last year Sanders suffered from a bout with bladder cancer and spoke about what his younger self would make of his fight and what he’s accomplished as a coach. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 This is why the collective bout of anxiety in China over AI is such a big deal. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bout

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Noun

But England knocked Norway out of the tournament after a dramatic 2-1 victory.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Talks were put on hold during the World Cup, with his focus on delivering for Senegal at this summer’s tournament.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of tournament

Noun

A little over 22 months later in December 2025, FIFA announced the full list of group stage matches with venues and dates attached, giving DFW a strong case for the best slate across the board.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
What began as a low-level juvenile case became five years in secure custody as his behavior deteriorated and new charges accumulated.

— Christina Buttons, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

Definition of case

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There are more moments to come, with SoFi Stadium slated to host Super Bowl LXI in February and then, in 2028, to stage the Olympic Opening Ceremony and the Olympic swimming competition.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
He was appointed for that competition’s 2022 final, having taken charge of the Europa League final a year earlier.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of competition

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Iran’s new energy weapon Following the start of US- and Israeli-led attacks on February 28, Iran almost immediately declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, creating the largest oil supply shock in history.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
While setting up an attack near the France box, midfielder Dani Olmo overcame a hard challenge that knocked him down to play a through ball to Pedro Porro.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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In the wake of Argentina’s 2-1 win over England in Wednesday’s semifinal match, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution picked several hometown winners of the biggest sporting event to hit the city since 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.

— Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Last Month, Wilson endorsed Gilbert in an event that included a ceremonial passing of the torch.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Definition of event

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Brody also cited the former stockbroker Patten's remorse for his crime of securities fraud, and his history of seizures, which included two in February and May, as other reasons for a non-prison sentence.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 July 2026
On Monday, the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued a statement on Facebook announcing the arrests, as well as the seizure of copious amounts of drugs over the course of Phish’s three shows at the Ruoff Music Center.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026

Definition of seizure

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Haiti became the first team in FIFA history to qualify without having played one game at home due to gangs’ takeover of its national stadium and the violence in Port-au-Prince.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
More than an intricate game of cat-and-mouse, the crime drama plays on the tensions between nature and nurture while unpacking the dangers and vulnerabilities that come with loving other people.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026

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The agency compared the heat wave’s severity to that of August 2003, when a 16-day hot spell caused 70,000 deaths across Europe.

— The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
Onana was forced off during Belgium’s round-of-16 win over the USMNT and is now set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 15 July 2026

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