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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
Those figures dwarf the number of fatalities in previous bouts of fighting between Israelis and Palestinians in Gaza since 2005, according to data from Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem.
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Electrolyte Tablets Between long flights, hot weather, and lots of walking—not to mention potential bouts with traveler's diarrhea—dehydration sneaks up quickly.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
In my two-person household with two cats (one of whom has semi-frequent bouts of vomiting), this machine handles every stain—old or new.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The work contains sonorous bouts of sorrow, but rage is its primary register.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication, massage the area, do gentle stretches, or place ice or heating packs in 20- to 30-minute bouts on your body.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
The bouts will be available on Paramount+ with the potential for select events to be simulcast on CBS and other Paramount platforms.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Only 22% of kids did moderate-to-vigorous exercise before bed, in rare, short bouts.
—New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
Charlotte’s conference slate features home bouts with East Carolina, Wichita State, and UAB, as well as road trips to Memphis to take on the reigning champion Tigers, Florida Atlantic, and a second bout against the Pirates, among others.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Electrolyte Tablets Between long flights, hot weather, and lots of walking—not to mention potential bouts with traveler's diarrhea—dehydration sneaks up quickly.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
In my two-person household with two cats (one of whom has semi-frequent bouts of vomiting), this machine handles every stain—old or new.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The work contains sonorous bouts of sorrow, but rage is its primary register.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication, massage the area, do gentle stretches, or place ice or heating packs in 20- to 30-minute bouts on your body.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
The bouts will be available on Paramount+ with the potential for select events to be simulcast on CBS and other Paramount platforms.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Only 22% of kids did moderate-to-vigorous exercise before bed, in rare, short bouts.
—New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
Charlotte’s conference slate features home bouts with East Carolina, Wichita State, and UAB, as well as road trips to Memphis to take on the reigning champion Tigers, Florida Atlantic, and a second bout against the Pirates, among others.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouts
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England’s senior men’s side had their best-ever run across four major tournaments, twice getting to the European Championship final and making a World Cup semi-final.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Of teenage dances, young romances, basketball tournaments – all turned to ash.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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The most likely cause of an increase in childhood deaths is malaria, which kills more than 400,000 children a year and can cause seizures.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders, the disorder generally presents with a global developmental delay, moderate to severe intellectual disability, and seizures and progressive motor symptoms, amongst other things.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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In celebration of the new store, Primark is planning to host a series of events throughout opening weekend.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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According to research by Groundwork USA, a national network of environmental nonprofits, the amount of rainfall during intense precipitation events in the Midwest has increased by 42% since 1956.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.—
Daniella Segura,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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Kurt's key takeaway The fact that Chrome has already faced six zero-day attacks this year shows how relentless attackers are and how even the most popular software can have serious gaps.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Palace last lost a match on April 16 — 5-0 away at Newcastle United — and since then have gone 18 unbeaten across five competitions to move level with the team from 1969.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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For example, the Rotarians support Interact, music competitions, a four-way speech competition and a holiday craft fair at Valley Elementary.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Nor can this ruling be reconciled with the Court’s decisions in many other cases — including recent rulings that allowed lower court orders to block pro-immigrant policies under the Biden administration.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Don Lisi, Rogers Police Department spokesman, said police investigate cases involving virtual currency scams on a regular basis, and the department is currently handling a couple of such cases.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Over the past two games, Jenkins has turned the ball over four times.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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The midfielder’s defensive contributions to see out Arsenal’s seventh clean sheet from their opening 10 games of the season should not be overlooked either.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The new study examined multiple measures of labor market disruption, drawing on Bureau of Labor Statistics data on job losses, spells of unemployment, and shifts in broader occupational composition.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Defender Moïse Bombito and winger Liam Millar both have returned after lengthy injury spells for important friendlies against Australia, ranked 25th in the world by FIFA, and Colombia, ranked 13th.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Bouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouts. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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