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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
The backdrop to this bout is a bit different.
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Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
For a professional athlete whose job depends on peak physical condition, even a short bout can be disruptive.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
Cities and towns along the East Coast scrambled to prepare for a bout with heavy snow and damaging winds after forecasters issued blizzard alerts for communities from Maryland to Massachusetts.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
In his last bout, Garcia lost to Rolando Romero in a unanimous decision on May 3.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
For a professional athlete whose job depends on peak physical condition, even a short bout can be disruptive.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
Cities and towns along the East Coast scrambled to prepare for a bout with heavy snow and damaging winds after forecasters issued blizzard alerts for communities from Maryland to Massachusetts.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
In his last bout, Garcia lost to Rolando Romero in a unanimous decision on May 3.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bout
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The Heat needs to finish among the East’s top six teams to clinch a playoff spot without needing to take part in the play-in tournament.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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To borrow a popular phrase from the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the Galaxy survived and advanced.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Magistrate Andy Cheng said Kwok’s case was a serious one under the national security law and had nothing to do with family ties.—
Reuters 7 hr ago,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Scott Quigley — a key investigator in the Phan murder case — and a wheelchair‑accessible van operated by the nonprofit Bridgewell leaves 37‑year‑old special‑needs passenger Angelo Schettino seriously injured.—
Aaron Curtis,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Nearly 8,000 images from around the world were submitted for the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 competition.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Like other agencies that have slowly become agents in partisan political battles, the FCC continues to function as a prop rather than as a technocratic regulator focused on infrastructure, competition, and connectivity.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Israel’s government has repeatedly criticized its counterpart in Australia for failing to address antisemitic attacks in the country.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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At least 77 people were killed in various attacks in Kordofan due to drone warfare in February.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Load levels, temperatures, events, alarm histories, battery status and more are all monitored in real-time, and once any measured parameter strays outside of normal levels, the urgency of an onsite intervention can be quantified and acted upon.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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Regular attendees noticed the effect of a denser Fall/Winter schedule compared to previous seasons, and there were multiple dinners and cocktail events taking place each night.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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Product seizures, lost revenue, regulatory penalties, and broken retailer relationships await any apparel behemoth that doesn’t take supply chain due diligence seriously.—
Anna Triponel,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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Allegations were sustained in six of those investigations, including neglect of duty, abuse of authority, profanity, and improper search and seizure, records show.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Since camp began, Cora has expressed a wish for more challenges in spring training games multiple times.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Before the game, Eldridge discussed feeling more comfortable and in rhythm this spring.—
Haley Smilow,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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An Orange County Community Development District fell under the spell of Exploding Car Guy’s dirt-digging business.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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All of us are under the collective spell cast by one of the most fleeting spectacles within the National Park Service.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Bout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bout. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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