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
Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The tour will guide explorers around the Plaza, explaining art, the fountains and notable landmarks.
—Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Tamara Keith, NPR, 4 June 2026
Kamil Krzaczynski | Afp | Getty Images People tour the Obama Presidential Center.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 4 June 2026
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Noun
Morello, who is currently on tour with Springsteen, announced the festival on-stage at Nationals Park on Wednesday night.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The tour will guide explorers around the Plaza, explaining art, the fountains and notable landmarks.
—Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Verb
In a preview for the press, NPR and other media toured the building and grounds showcasing the Obama presidency.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 4 June 2026
Kamil Krzaczynski | Afp | Getty Images People tour the Obama Presidential Center.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour
Noun
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During his stint at the local broadcaster, Negri met television personality Fred Rogers, who was hosting a children's show at the time.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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After the Heat did not renew his contract, Halberstam worked for many years in sales and broadcast management, including a stint as general manager of Westwood One Sports, from 2002 through 2008.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Verb
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And with roots travel booming, the library’s visitor numbers increased by more than a third between 2022 and 2025.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Your optimism travels farther when your inner base feels steady enough to support it.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Cleveland has since turned to Mike Rutenberg to lead the defense as Monken begins his tenure as head coach.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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His tenure at Texas Tech came to a messy and uncomfortable end when he was fired for cause after being accused of mistreating a player with a concussion.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The team faces a 30-minute drive on rough roads and another half an hour trekking through the jungle to reach the cave’s mouth.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Avoid trekking extra pollen into your living and working spaces by shedding these items near the door.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Noun
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Gonzales, a 43-year-old two-term state senator from Denver, has framed her candidacy in large part as a progressive critique and challenge to the Democratic Party’s more moderate standard-bearers, like Hickenlooper.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Beauchamp tripping back in time, lost and separated in the highlands of 18th century Scotland.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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The two facts sit in such obvious tension that most workplace analysts trip over one trying to explain the other.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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By the time the team arrived, families were already waiting, with some having journeyed long distances for the chance to see a doctor.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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Leo Woodall may be journeying to fantastical locales with his foray into Middle-earth, but his casting in the continuation of The Lord of the Rings saga is planted firmly in the realm of reality.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 May 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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