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
Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
This fall, Rodrigo will embark on her Unraveled world tour, a massive 65-date trek across North America and Europe.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
Tricia Despres, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The band retired from touring in 2023 and will now find infinite life as digital avatars, proving that their spirit of rock and roll will never fully die, regardless of whether some critics would’ve liked to have seen such a fate.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 June 2026
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Noun
Just about every tour she’s hosted since then — at least one and up to four per month, including neighborhood walking tours — has sold out.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
This fall, Rodrigo will embark on her Unraveled world tour, a massive 65-date trek across North America and Europe.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
Verb
The newlyweds will also continue to work professionally together, as Lynn oversees all things touring wise for Allen.
—Tricia Despres, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The band retired from touring in 2023 and will now find infinite life as digital avatars, proving that their spirit of rock and roll will never fully die, regardless of whether some critics would’ve liked to have seen such a fate.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour
Noun
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Mourinho, who was featured in promotional material for Pérez during the campaign, would be back for a second stint at Madrid.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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His confirmation follows a three-year stint as KBI director and a high-profile career as a prosecutor.—
Matthew Kelly
June 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, other matter is channeled to the poles of the black hole, from where it is blasted away as high-energy plasma jets travelling at near-light speeds.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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The other driver, in a 2022 Ram F550, was traveling westbound and collided with the side of the Kia, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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Mark Lynch Republican Senate hopeful Lynch represents one of the most meaningful challenges to Graham’s tenure in the past 23 years.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The lawsuit revived long-running questions about whether property values were manipulated during Kramer’s tenure, dating back to 2009.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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In summer, skiers can enjoy Palmer Snowfield all the way into August (the longest ski season in North America), while hikers can trek from Timberline's parking lot to wildflower meadows and rustic huts.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Jessica Alba has worn this exact pair of Adidas sneakers, as has PEOPLE Shopping writer Toni Sutton who comfortably trekked more than 134,000 steps in them on a trip to Japan.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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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
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Other common soccer penalties include tripping, kicking, holding or pulling jerseys, pushing or charging players, and dangerous plays like high kicks or kicking near another player's head.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Britain’s Katie Boulter and Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez tripped over Lacoste signs during their early round matches.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 June 2026
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But this time around, astronauts on the next Artemis mission won't be journeying anywhere near the moon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The film moves beyond the climate crisis to the increase in climate refugees, which Fox underscores by starting with Americans, including victims of the Paradise blaze, before journeying around the globe.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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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 14 Jun. 2026.
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