as in stint
a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position
asked the soldiers to consider signing up for a second tour of duty
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as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance
thought it would be lots of fun to tour all over Europe this summer
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Recent Examples of tour
Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
When country radio fails to budge — which, despite Langley’s success, still plays women around once an hour at best — such tour slots can make all the difference in helping to level the playing field.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026
Or is touring cities more your thing?
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 June 2026
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Noun
The luxury lines Seabourn and Silversea both offer expedition cruising (on top of their traditional cruise products), and the luxury tour company Abercrombie & Kent also charters Ponant ships for expedition cruises to the polar regions.
—Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
When country radio fails to budge — which, despite Langley’s success, still plays women around once an hour at best — such tour slots can make all the difference in helping to level the playing field.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026
Verb
Gordon is currently touring in support of Play Me.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026
Or is touring cities more your thing?
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour
Noun
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The Oilers have shown interest in hiring Babcock, but league sources told The Athletic the NHL is investigating Babcock’s short stint with Columbus in 2023.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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That stint came to an end in April, though, following friendly losses to Egypt and Serbia.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Schwarber’s first home run traveled 456 feet, while his second blast of the third inning measured 457 feet off Mets reliever Cionel Pérez.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Belief traveled sideways, not down.—
Julie Averill,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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In his three-year tenure, Cribbs continued Keller’s longtime softball success, leading the Indians during a 37-7 district record.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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The vast majority of Tortorella’s short tenure in Vegas was a roaring success, but properly evaluating his potential moving forward requires examining all angles.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Starting in Chiang Mai, travelers will trek into the mountains to visit remote villages and explore deep caves on a bamboo raft.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Having trekked the territory with his trusty surveyor’s compass, and in the absence of anyone else rash enough to do it, Washington volunteers to deliver an ultimatum to the encroaching French forces.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Mysaria is skeptical of the generous terms of surrender that Alicent sets to Rhaenyra.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Researchers noted a decline in the mortality rate for infants born at full term, at 39 to 40 weeks.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, that last part seems to trip some people up.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Germany was awarded the penalty shot after Felix Nmecha was tripped in the box by Riechedly Bazoer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The Tartan Army of 2026 has journeyed to America with similar enthusiasm, and unrealistic expectations have been loaded upon the shoulders of McTominay.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
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After that, Benford said, the Roman telescope will journey for more than three months to its destination in space.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Silversea is lauded for both its classic ocean liners and expedition ships, which voyage the globe including the Poles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some ships even reposition between polar regions or across the Southern Hemisphere—voyages far longer than most standard cruises ever attempt.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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