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
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The zoo also hosts seasonal events and festivals, including the popular Zoo Boo in the fall, and has guided tours for those who want a more immersive experience.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Vought and his colleagues toured the country, whipping up the grass roots, and poured millions of dollars into advertisements and lobbying.
—Andy Kroll, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This tour is a celebration of our history, our impact, and the fans who have grown with us.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The zoo also hosts seasonal events and festivals, including the popular Zoo Boo in the fall, and has guided tours for those who want a more immersive experience.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Harner has toured the States and Europe opening for Orla Gartland.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Vought and his colleagues toured the country, whipping up the grass roots, and poured millions of dollars into advertisements and lobbying.
—Andy Kroll, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour
Noun
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During that short one-year stint with the Heat, Achiuwa began his rookie season as a consistent part of the rotation before losing playing time and dropping out of the rotation later in the year.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Other than a short stint in the Army National Guard and performing odd jobs for Lorch at Riverside in the mid-1990s, he’d never been employed.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The only surefire way to avoid this modern-day traveler's burnout is by taking the path less traveled.—
Travel + Leisure,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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Law previously shared updates of Kinley as a baby, including the two of them traveling, playing together and dressing up.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brooke devised the novel during her tenure as the expatriate wife of a chaplain stationed at a British garrison in Quebec.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Her 50-year tenure made her one of the longest-running actors in soap operas.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What to Know On Thursday, the storm was trekking across the Rocky Mountains, FOX Weather reported.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Five game Cubs series delivers big dividends The five game series against divisional rival Chicago Cubs added to the economic impact, thanks to Windy City fans who trekked north for three games.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The progressive Democrat resigned from the City Council on July 4, two months after her conviction and a year and half into her second, two-year term.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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The 17-year-long lease will commence at the start of 2026, with two five-year renewal options when the term expires in June 2043, the documents state.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If one or the other is tripped, turn that back on and test again.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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More Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Democrats seem to be unable to avoid tripping all over themselves.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There's a narrative of transformation as characters journey into the wilderness to face their demons.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2025
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This collection journeys through faith, womanhood, and community, and much more.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Based on Swift's blunt response, don't expect the Grammy-winning musician to follow in the footsteps any time soon of other celebrities like Katy Perry and William Shatner who have voyaged beyond Earth's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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And with her last-day outfit ready to go, she gets set to voyage home feeling centered, not chaotic.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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