as in tenure
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
Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 1 June 2025
Lollapalooza, for example, which began as a farewell tour before evolving into an underground alternative rock festival, was acquired by Live Nation in 2014.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
United States and Canada, May and June, 1950 United have toured the U.S. multiple times, playing to huge crowds.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Noun
Following a tour as Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls, she was brought in by Mitchell to audition for Betty in the Chicago try-out of Boop! in 2023.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 1 June 2025
Lollapalooza, for example, which began as a farewell tour before evolving into an underground alternative rock festival, was acquired by Live Nation in 2014.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
Verb
Guests will cycle through picture-perfect villages, tour Beaune with local hosts, picnic among vineyards, and barrel-taste at exclusive domaines.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
United States and Canada, May and June, 1950 United have toured the U.S. multiple times, playing to huge crowds.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour
Noun
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Hayden has been surplus to requirements during most of Howe’s tenure.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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And a lack of both discipline and points — as demonstrated during most of Daboll’s tenure — is a bad combination and sign for 2025.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The ban, which goes into effect on Monday, bars travel to the United States by citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.—
Hamed Aleaziz,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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At the time, Michael, one of the five children born to Nelson Rockefeller, one-time governor of New York, and his wife, Mary, had traveled to the island of New Guinea to collect art and artifacts.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The Posse Comitatus Act in the most simplistic of terms eventually led to the rebellion that was the civil rights movement, and subsequent laws that have pushed for equality and equity.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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But in the near term, AI could give Apple another means to encourage iPhone upgrades if executed properly.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
Verb
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And Devon is pissed off enough to trek to wherever the hell this island is with the fruit bouquet to throw in Simone’s face.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Located just an hour on the subway from the center of Manhattan, The Rockaway Hotel + Spa is a wellness oasis for those looking to escape the city without having to trek to Hudson Valley or the Hamptons.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Bay was named Marimekko’s creative director in 2020 and joined after stints as the creative director for Uniqlo, Gap, Cos, and Everlane.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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Jones wrapped up his 12-year NFL career with a one-season stint at the Denver Broncos before retiring in 2019.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
Verb
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There’s never been any danger that Christopher McQuarrie would trip, fall, and accidentally make Barry Lyndon.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
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Piper Niven tripped Vega while Green was distracting the referee before Raw went to break.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Ashley Kaye When the truck was ready, Kaye decided to journey the Pan-American Highway, starting in Denver.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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But his ultimate dream has always been to journey into space and witness the planet's beauty from above.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Setting Sail on Cruise Ships The summer travel season also kicks off with cruise passengers voyaging throughout different parts of the United States.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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The Titan submersible was voyaging to the ruins of the Titanic in June 2023.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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