heptathlons

noun

plural of heptathlon
as in pentathlons

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  1. tournaments
  2. meets
  3. triathlons
  4. sports
  5. games
  6. events
  7. tourneys
Noun
  • The single most underappreciated factor in the history of the World Cup is that the really hot tournaments have been all the really good ones (1970, 1974, 1982 and 1986).
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • There’s no reason to believe organizers of PGA tournaments, marathons, NASCAR races and similar sporting would ever demand payment, and thus the hypotheticals are arguably scare tactics rather than realistic consequences.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • In the evening, the lakefront-meets-mountain environment inspires the menu at Lakehouse Grille.
    — Annie Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • The singer-meets-actress was recently spotted in New York City dressed in a ballet pink silky skirt styled with clear heeled mules.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of meets
Noun
  • Erica Fox was a swimmer and triathlete who had done two half-Ironmans and numerous other triathlons and who for almost 20 years did an annual triathlon called Escape From Alcatraz, her father said.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Definition of triathlons
Noun
  • The gaudiest trophy in major sports won’t be handed out until Sunday’s World Cup final, but Atlanta can already lift its arms in triumph.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • Prevent head injuries by promoting the use of helmets and head protection in activities such as cycling and contact sports.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of sports
Noun
  • Monday’s victory for the Braves was just their second in the last 11 games against the Padres and the first of this season after being swept in San Diego in June.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • Thanks to a down year filled with injuries, Peter appeared in 38 NBA games and logged nearly 500 minutes as a rookie.
    — Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of games
Noun
  • But taxpayers did foot the bill for those stadiums at one point, presumably with the expectation that they could be used for a wide variety of events – including potential World Cup games.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Club legends Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Phil Thompson and Tash Dowie will be on the trip to attend various meet-and-greet events with sponsors and supporters.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • Check the calendar for events like euchre and bingo tourneys, and scheduled food truck lineups.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026
  • In addition to men’s, women’s and senior amateur tourneys, check into the Frost Off event at Kennedy, the Elk Scat Scramble at Evergreen and the Master’s Scramble at Willis Case.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Definition of tourneys
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