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as in tournaments
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 seizures
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 bouts
Howard Marks warned that investors hunting for bargains may be disappointed, saying markets are still far from distressed levels despite bouts of volatility.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Duran discussed bouts with severe depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix documentary series that debuted last year.
—Patrick Donnelly, Chicago Tribune, 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
Characters often represent many levels of ruefulness, which informs incoming bouts of nostalgia while dealing with life’s uncertainty.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Swanson fought in the WEC from 2007-10, with bouts against future UFC champions and Hall of Famers Jens Pulver and Jose Aldo.
—Brian Martin, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Cubans have long been accustomed to shopping with wads of cash stuffed into bags after compounding bouts of soaring inflation.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Long bouts of sedentary behavior may increase dementia risk.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Casual Pickleball or Tennis While most people assume playing pickleball or tennis is going to burn a lot of calories, MacDonald says that short bouts and frequent rest periods can reduce the number of calories burned.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Apr. 2026
Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Duran discussed bouts with severe depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix documentary series that debuted last year.
—Patrick Donnelly, Chicago Tribune, 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
Characters often represent many levels of ruefulness, which informs incoming bouts of nostalgia while dealing with life’s uncertainty.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Swanson fought in the WEC from 2007-10, with bouts against future UFC champions and Hall of Famers Jens Pulver and Jose Aldo.
—Brian Martin, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Cubans have long been accustomed to shopping with wads of cash stuffed into bags after compounding bouts of soaring inflation.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Long bouts of sedentary behavior may increase dementia risk.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Casual Pickleball or Tennis While most people assume playing pickleball or tennis is going to burn a lot of calories, MacDonald says that short bouts and frequent rest periods can reduce the number of calories burned.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouts
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A lot of these fishing tournaments are won by these younger anglers that really haven’t studied the body of water, don’t know it like the older fishermen, but are still extremely successful with the new technology.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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One name to watch for future state tournaments is Clara Barnhart.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Williams knew, in bits and pieces, that Thomas was struggling with seizures in his final months.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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Fentanyl seizures, along with several other illicit drugs, have also dipped.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The residences were born out of necessity but have become cherished events for the thousands in the band’s cult.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Barnes noted that timing such events is difficult.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both Hezbollah and Israel have have defended their attacks and claimed that the other has violated the ceasefire.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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While disrupting the business of an American multinational company may seem a pallid response to the destruction of an Iranian primary school where more than a hundred children were killed, such asymmetric attacks in the physical and digital realms have been a feature of this conflict.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Barracuda, the Sharks’ AHL affiliate, allowed two goals in the first period and never fully recovered in a 5-1 loss to the Henderson Silver Knights on Friday, as San Jose was swept in the best-of-three first-round series two games to none at Lee’s Family Forum.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This will be one of a record nine international games scheduled for the 2026 season, which will take place across four continents in seven countries.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In most cases, the first few episodes of a series stream for free, and a viewer pays for the rest; profit is further maximized through a staunch commitment to efficiency, often at the expense of labor standards.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The tracks are more vulnerable, biting, and self-aware than ever, and in some cases, feature lyrics pulled right out of Hjelt’s diary.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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Might the physical toil of the other competitions play a part in the final destination of the league title?—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Once the films are finished, one filmmaker will be chosen to receive an additional $10,000 grant and invited to join the AGBO Storytellers Collective, an alumni network of emerging filmmakers who have won AGBO fellowships or competitions.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Coach Ralf Rangnick took over in 2022 after spells with Manchester United, Hoffenheim, Schalke and Stuttgart and Leipzig.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Yes, the five first-years are all in the set as two-color uncommons with Prepared spells, serving a similar function to STX’s cycle with Zimone and Quintorius.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Bouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouts. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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