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
Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Frisell will turn 75 on March 18, midway through his current tour, and retrospection is a constant throughout In My Dreams.
—Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Visitors at the grand opening will have an opportunity to tour the facility and hear from EverGreene leadership about the new system and services offered to Southeast Michigan families and veterinary partners.
—/ Cbs Minnesota, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The British singer’s new tour features a dress made of literal receipts that allegedly allude to her breakup with David Harbour.
—Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Frisell will turn 75 on March 18, midway through his current tour, and retrospection is a constant throughout In My Dreams.
—Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Together, the five of them became overnight superstars, toured the world, and released five studio albums during their whirlwind five years together as a band.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Visitors at the grand opening will have an opportunity to tour the facility and hear from EverGreene leadership about the new system and services offered to Southeast Michigan families and veterinary partners.
—/ Cbs Minnesota, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour
Noun
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In addition, forward Keshad Johnson was recalled from his G League stint after missing four games on assignment with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Khamenei worked as Khomeini’s courier, spending several stints in prison for his activism.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Adirondack is a daily train that runs between New York City and Montreal, traveling 381 miles over 11 hours.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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An autopsy shows all three shots fired by Stevens hit Martinez, with bullets traveling through his left arm before entering his torso and piercing his heart, lungs, liver and other organs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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District officials have pointed to improvements in attendance and gains in Advanced Placement participation during his tenure.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dudamel plans on a colorful tenure atop one of the world’s premiere podiums, realizing times have changed in the seven decades since Bernstein injected his energetic personality into the orchestra and audience.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jen Murphy has visited Costa Rica dozens of times and trekked the coast-to-coast El Camino Trail.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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Alawites trekked for miles to the seashore, bringing home jugs of seawater to fashion salty dough for bread.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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In terms of refusal rate, Fairfax County trailed slightly behind all of the top non-cooperating jails in Los Angeles County combined, according to the detainer data.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Although other Democratic governors and public health leaders have openly criticized the federal government, few have been as outspoken as Newsom, who is considering a run for president in 2028 and is in his second and final term as governor.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Authorities say Hughes tripped and fell into the street just as one of the teens was driving away.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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As Wallace began driving away, Hughes tripped and fell into the road, and Wallace allegedly ran over him, according to police.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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With Iran controlling the Northern side of the passage, the country has the means to block vessels from journeying through and can disrupt trade by attacking shipping containers and tankers.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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The director is purposefully vague about what journeys the characters in Blue Man Group shows actually take.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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Stationed in Singapore, the vessel will voyage entirely at sea, with no port calls.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ritz-Carlton will launch its first Alaska sailings In May 2026, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will debut Alaska voyages for the first time ever aboard its third and most recent superyacht, Luminara.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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