bouts

noun

plural of bout
1
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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2
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 Grundberg said the current escalation in Yemen has become more complicated compared to previous bouts of violence over the course of the civil war. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Suppressing this same pathway produced the opposite result, limiting the ability to switch behavior, driving longer bouts of the repetitive behavior, as per the release. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 In its latest forecast, the National Weather Service warned that the nor'easter was expected to dump more rain on mid-Atlantic and northeastern states through Monday night, potentially causing additional bouts of flooding. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026 Additional bouts are expected there through Friday or even Saturday. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 The King of the Mountain match was one of the unique bouts in the company as competitors fight to hang a title belt on a hook suspended above the cage. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 In one of the most dramatic bouts of rapid intensification of a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean on record, Hurricane Polo has exploded into a major Category 5 storm, with more strengthening expected through the day. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The two fighters put it all the line to be awarded a UFC contract, joining the world’s largest promoter of MMA bouts. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 Don’t be surprised if none are awarded for a while now, and there is a return to the all-in-wrestling bouts at every corner by Christmas. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouts
  1. tournaments
  2. seizures
  3. events
  4. attacks
  5. games
  6. cases
  7. competitions
  8. spells
Noun
  • Before forward-facing sonar, anglers studied past tournaments and memorized successful fishing patterns at various times of the year.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike regular golf tournaments, the first tee is boisterous with a flag-waving crowd and music.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • Reducing or abruptly stopping kratom after regular use can trigger withdrawal, and in some cases may lead to seizures, according to the expert.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Seek emergency care for severe symptoms such as seizures, fainting, difficulty waking, or sudden trouble speaking.
    — HEALTH, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of seizures
Noun
  • Quality online schools intentionally build opportunities for connection, offering clubs, collaboration, and in-person events such as field trips, regional gatherings, and graduation ceremonies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • And in the 17th century, such events were explained as God’s punishment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • Asif said the Houthis had intensified missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia and expanded their control along Yemen's Red Sea coast.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In the case of the Ratepayer Protection Act, Republicans were searching for an answer to Democratic attacks on data centers and the higher energy prices consumers fear will come from their construction.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of attacks
Noun
  • Allen has 61 yards on 19 carries through three games after returning from a knee injury that ended his 2025 season after four games.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The other aces on both sides who have been under the glare in these types of Red Sox-Yankees games didn’t have to deal with social media, the creativity of the fans in the ballpark was rough enough.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of games
Noun
  • Sánchez, while a popular progressive leader internationally, has been surrounded by a series of legal cases against his Socialist party and even his family, which all deny any wrongdoing.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The court's conservative majority has, in multiple cases, ruled in favor of religious exemptions from generally applicable laws.
    — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of cases
Noun
  • Vidio’s original slate now tops 110 series, and the platform carries more than 70 global and national sports competitions, among them Wimbledon, Formula 1 and MotoGP.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Jeff Richardson, the Galleria’s senior general manager, said Great Big Game Show is coming to the Galleria, bringing game-show-style competitions to Roseville.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of competitions
Noun
  • Provide the Right Light Levels Mums bloom best in full sun, though too much direct sun during spells of hot weather can cause flower colors to fade.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Dull spells and lulls will crop up, building like waves, peaking, crashing, then dissipating.
    — Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of spells

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“Bouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouts. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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