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
Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
During one of the tours, Dietrich showed them the Swope Soccer Village on the Missouri side.
—Sam McDowell February 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
The add-on can range widely, from a $50-per-day single supplement on a 10-day Rick Steves tour to a full 200% of the stateroom cost on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
—Amelia Edelman, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
During the shoot, with the help of Harris, the cast went to see Kylie Minogue perform at the start of her world tour, and afterwards went backstage to meet the singer.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
During one of the tours, Dietrich showed them the Swope Soccer Village on the Missouri side.
—Sam McDowell February 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Barking Kettle toured rural Newfoundland, staying in motels and performing in community halls.
—Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
The add-on can range widely, from a $50-per-day single supplement on a 10-day Rick Steves tour to a full 200% of the stateroom cost on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
—Amelia Edelman, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour
Noun
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And there is one experienced starting cornerback or safety (Minkah Fitzpatrick) on the roster, and his future in Miami isn’t guaranteed since the former Pro Bowl safety already turned his nose up at participating in a Dolphins’ rebuild during his first stint in Miami.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Following a two-year stint as an intern, Kirksey spent three years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ scouting department.—
Mike Kaye
February 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Epstein frequently traveled there, according to DOJ documents, and Barrack was involved in multiple real estate deals involving Middle Eastern governments.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The core of key contributors across Cherundolo’s tenure plus remaining players from the class who arrived in the same window as Son – center back Ryan Porteous and midfielder Mathieu Choinière – were bolstered by transfers who align with how Dos Santos envisions LAFC challenging opponents.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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That likely means the Dolphins are taking a conservative approach this offseason, which has been the case for all but one first season of a coach’s tenure under Steve Ross’ reign as the franchise’s majority owner.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If passed, a new bill would change requirements for expeditions, define how to declare a climber dead, and require trekking staff to be Nepali citizens.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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The closure was announced late Monday after a busy day of visitors trekking across the lake to view this wonder, which hasn’t been safe enough for visitors in more than a decade.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In terms of making things happen, energy is an indispensable consideration.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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Trump’s second term has been marked by rallies against ICE across the country.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Square-jawed detectives were tripping over corpses at midtown construction sites, blind vigilantes were redecorating Hell’s Kitchen with body parts and even poor Lester the doorman ended up dead in an Upper West Side courtyard fountain.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Finland had a power play opportunity after a tripping call against Slovakia's captain, Tomas Tatar.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Now a new company wants to make the homeownership journey a workplace benefit, helping employers with recruitment and retention, and workers with a leg up the ladder.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The film, which is in the Panorama section of the Berlin Film Festival, follows a Shanghai woman who journeys alone to a rubber plantation in southwest China, searching for a mysterious woman while strangers drift unexpectedly into her path.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The offer applies to river, ocean, and expedition voyages worldwide, including popular routes through Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia, and the Great Lakes.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Jan. 2026
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Reaching about 4,700 miles beyond the lunar farside, the crew will go the farthest from Earth any humans have ever voyaged, ensuring not only rigorous system checks but also breathtaking views of our home planet—and, of course, the moon.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
15 Jan. 2026
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