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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
His matches included a heavyweight title bout against Fabricio Werdum at UFC 180.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Duran discussed bouts with severe depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix series that debuted last year.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Alex Bowman thought his NASCAR career was over after being sidelined by a bout of vertigo.
—Nate Ryan, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
That’s because he was restricted in the contract for his bout against YouTuber Jake Paul to 245lbs.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Duran discussed bouts with severe depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix series that debuted last year.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Alex Bowman thought his NASCAR career was over after being sidelined by a bout of vertigo.
—Nate Ryan, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
That’s because he was restricted in the contract for his bout against YouTuber Jake Paul to 245lbs.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bout
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Also for the first time, players can wear data-collecting portable devices on court in order to gain information on their physical performances, tournament director Amélie Mauresmo said at a news conference on Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic, 109-97, in the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena and will play the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Yarris’ case is also familiar to many fans of Joe Rogan, since Yarris, who became an advocate for those who oppose the death penalty, sat for interviews just before the pandemic.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Thomas, the Supreme Court’s senior conservative member, spoke broadly, not referencing specific contemporary events or political figures to make his case.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Invictus Games are a Paralympic-style competition for wounded and recovering service members and veterans from around the world.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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His passion for off-roading and extreme competition now extends to his two sons, who have caught the Currie racing fervor.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are also other artists, like Patricia Frischer, who has been doing a series of images about the #MeToo movement and women’s rights, which are also under attack at the moment.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Cooper said that no US ships have come under attack since the operation began, and as of Friday there had been 19 vessels that had attempted to violate the blockade but heeded US warnings and returned back to port without incident.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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PowerSchool had become so influential that in 2023, its CEO was invited to speak at the White House during an event promoting cybersecurity in education.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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During an event at UCLA's Acosta Athletic Complex, players and athletic department officials provided an up-close look at the new uniforms.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Administration officials have credited Section 702 with helping to rescue American hostages overseas, enabling the seizure of fentanyl precursor chemicals from China and even preventing a terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Austria.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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That year, Ukraine elected a Western-leaning government, preceding Russia’s seizure of the Crimean Peninsula and arming of insurgent groups to occupy parts of the industrialised east of the country.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ilya Mikheyev had two goals for last-place Chicago, which dropped to 3-9-3 in its past 15 games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Simpson scored on Diaz’s eighth-inning single and the game’s game-winning run, proving costly for a Yankees squad now facing a series sweep on Sunday.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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If Bluey uses a wand of asparagus to transform her father into a walrus, her father will behave exactly like a walrus until released from the spell.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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There's nothing quite like sitting for a spell in nature, especially in a Mediterranean garden.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Bout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bout. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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