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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
But those attention-grabbing bouts only temporarily push back on the notion that boxing is in trouble at the grassroots level.
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ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Women may experience bouts of unexplained sadness, fatigue, or low energy.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Foran has since returned to his retail roots in leading Kroger, which has struggled with its own bouts of issues.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
These chilly ocean temperatures, combined with the bouts of cold air, left the door open for a snowy winter heading into February.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Truitt attended the Air Force Academy to earn her undergraduate degree, but experiencing bouts of airsickness on military planes led her to explore a different path.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Temporary structures were used to turn historic landmarks into venues—beach volleyball was played by the Eiffel Tower, judo bouts happened at the Champ de Mars—and existing facilities were refurbished and reused.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Hausfather agreed, saying the bouts of cold air aren't preventing winter from warming overall.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
When his new management team in 2024 requested detail breakdowns for certain bouts, Showtime declined to produce them, according to the complaint.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Women may experience bouts of unexplained sadness, fatigue, or low energy.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Foran has since returned to his retail roots in leading Kroger, which has struggled with its own bouts of issues.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
These chilly ocean temperatures, combined with the bouts of cold air, left the door open for a snowy winter heading into February.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Truitt attended the Air Force Academy to earn her undergraduate degree, but experiencing bouts of airsickness on military planes led her to explore a different path.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Temporary structures were used to turn historic landmarks into venues—beach volleyball was played by the Eiffel Tower, judo bouts happened at the Champ de Mars—and existing facilities were refurbished and reused.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Hausfather agreed, saying the bouts of cold air aren't preventing winter from warming overall.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
When his new management team in 2024 requested detail breakdowns for certain bouts, Showtime declined to produce them, according to the complaint.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouts
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The experience factor also favors Canada, which won the last two tournaments featuring NHL players.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The anglers who helped promote Dual Threat Fishing and competed in the league’s first (and only) two tournaments are now saying they were ripped off by DTF.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
19 Feb. 2026
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This violates the 4th Amendment, which protects people (including noncitizens) from unreasonable searches and seizures in their homes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Eclampsia Eclampsia is a severe, life-threatening complication from preeclampsia that causes seizures.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Feb. 2026
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Scattered throughout the 1,300 acres are various artwork and sculptures, and in summer the park hosts concerts and events against the stunning mountain backdrop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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During such events, the public is generally allowed to visit the Capitol and pay their respects.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Here's what to know about getting your hands on the games.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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For just the 11th time in 55 games this season, the Lakers had Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves sharing the court together.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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In other cases, there might be hundreds of these chameleon companies registered at a single address.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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It has been used in other high-profile cases like that of Joseph DeAngelo, dubbed the Golden State Killer, and Bryan Kohberger, who was charged with the murder of four University of Idaho students in 2022.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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No European football for only the second time since English clubs were allowed back into UEFA competitions in 1990 means far fewer games.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Honig is starting to prepare his two girls and one boy for future basketball competitions.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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After his loan spells at Dordrecht and Den Haag, Summerville’s ambition was to play for his boyhood club, but an altercation prevented him from doing so, as ex-team-mate Robin Polly recalls.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Spring bulbs start to produce roots as soon as they're planted in the soil in fall, and some of their leafy shoots may appear above ground during warm spells in winter.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Bouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouts. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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