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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
Later that evening, three rounds of hail inundated the house, followed by two bouts of whipping winds.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
During the competition 10 teams of poets compete in preliminary bouts with the top four teams performing at Finals.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
New drainage installed under Panton Mill Park help tremendously during recent bouts of heavy rain, Pierce said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Nearly a week after bouts of severe storms blanketed the Kansas City metro, came along Thursday as a cold front moved through the region.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Farmers whose crop yields were already squeezed by bouts of extreme weather now face having to pay more for those crucial inputs and are likely to pass on that cost to consumers through higher prices.
—Agnieszka De Sousa, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
No other bouts have been announced.
—Brian Martin, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope showing bouts of rapid cooling and bursts of mineral formation around baby stars suggest that the same process is occurring elsewhere in the universe.
—Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Howard Marks warned that investors hunting for bargains may be disappointed, saying markets are still far from distressed levels despite bouts of volatility.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
During the competition 10 teams of poets compete in preliminary bouts with the top four teams performing at Finals.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
New drainage installed under Panton Mill Park help tremendously during recent bouts of heavy rain, Pierce said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Nearly a week after bouts of severe storms blanketed the Kansas City metro, came along Thursday as a cold front moved through the region.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Farmers whose crop yields were already squeezed by bouts of extreme weather now face having to pay more for those crucial inputs and are likely to pass on that cost to consumers through higher prices.
—Agnieszka De Sousa, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
No other bouts have been announced.
—Brian Martin, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope showing bouts of rapid cooling and bursts of mineral formation around baby stars suggest that the same process is occurring elsewhere in the universe.
—Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Howard Marks warned that investors hunting for bargains may be disappointed, saying markets are still far from distressed levels despite bouts of volatility.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouts
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Alright, so not a hot start for the McLaren clubs, but hey, this is why people don't normally switch up their equipment before big tournaments.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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This adidas competitive circuit, which draws teams from all over the country, includes three regional tournaments where teams must collect points to qualify for the culminating championship.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Amari has epilepsy and is prone to seizures, according to Today.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Without treatment, meningitis can be life-threatening and lead to seizures, hearing or vision loss, fluid buildup in the brain, sepsis and more.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Watch all of the day’s events here, including Abel’s first question-and-answer session with insurance chief Ajit Jain, and a panel with the heads of Berkshire’s other businesses.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The events that unfolded in Tiananmen Square during those intervening months—which reached a violent crescendo on the night of June 3, 1989—form the work’s painful subtext.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Remember, Congress was given the power in the Constitution to formally declare war, and AUMFs were drawn up after the 9/11 attacks and Congress at that time passed an authorization for use of military force.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Residents of the usually picturesque Russian resort town of Tuapse were this week warned not to leave the homes or open windows as authorities tackled intense fires from a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on the town’s oil refinery.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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An epic comeback and an epic bounce defined two games that forced Game 7s on Friday night.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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Blake Bowen hit a home run in all three games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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This includes multilane expressways where cars speed alongside, and in some cases above, the water.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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In addition to stalking and domestic violence crimes, the companies must also act in cases that involve violations of protective orders in stalking cases.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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What is noteworthy is how much energy has been sapped from each respective squad from other competitions.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Ellis has scored twice and added two assists in his last three games across all competitions.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Havertz looked utterly forlorn, visibly distressed to pick up yet another injury after a year decimated by two serious surgeries and long spells of rehabilitation.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 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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“Bouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouts. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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