ˈtu̇r-nə-mənt
as in competition
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a golf tournament in which professionals compete against amateurs
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Recent Examples of tournament
This makes their matches a challenge for scheduling, leading organizers to prioritize night matches for the men’s draw throughout the tournament.
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Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The top six teams in South America qualify automatically for the World Cup next year in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
World Cup champion Argentina, which has already secured its place at the 2026 global tournament, beat 10th-place Chile 1-0.
—Mauricio Savarese, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
With the new practice stadium, Riverside would be able to host statewide tournaments for high schoolers comfortably.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
What if Ronaldo inks a contract with a team just for the duration of the tournament?
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The top six teams in South America qualify automatically for the World Cup next year in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
World Cup champion Argentina, which has already secured its place at the 2026 global tournament, beat 10th-place Chile 1-0.
—Mauricio Savarese, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
With the new practice stadium, Riverside would be able to host statewide tournaments for high schoolers comfortably.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
What if Ronaldo inks a contract with a team just for the duration of the tournament?
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournament
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Both vodkas have consistently earned medals in international spirit competitions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The fellowship already has a partnership with the Austin Film Festival’s script competition.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), one of the oldest and most prestigious annual global spirit judging events, just released the results for their 2025 event.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Before Emmy voting begins, networks and studios host FYC (For Your Consideration) events to showcase their work, usually through screenings and meet-and-greets with stars in Los Angeles.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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Scottie Scheffler, coming off three wins in his last four starts, had his sixth straight round over par in the U.S. Open with a game that didn’t look familiar.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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There’s a striped, stretch terry collection of tops and bottoms that are perfect for hitting a soccer game, then heading out to lunch with friends, the partners said.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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Chen did walk four, hit four batters and only struck out one, but the senior allowed only one hit and no runs, paving the way to a championship.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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While there's no denying the Eagles have the personnel to capture another championship, going out and doing it is an entirely different story.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The match featured thrilling shot-making and incredible defense by both players, and is already being called one of the greatest matches ever played.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Round of 16 match 1H vs. 2G (Real Madrid is in Group H) Inter Miami’s second group game will be vs. Porto of Portugal on June 19 in Atlanta.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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For those that don’t dive, there are also educational events put on by the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, a costume contest and more.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The library is hosting a bookmark design contest, and the winning bookmarks will be distributed throughout the library’s branches.—
Bella Waters,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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By Jackson Castellano Orlando Sentinel Correspondent CONWAY, S.C. — A remarkable conference turnaround and 17 straight NCAA tourney appearances aside, Florida baseball was not without its flaws headed into this weekend’s Conway Regional.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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The Sooners opened the tourney in Norman, shutting out Boston University 8-0 and then throttling Cal 11-2 and 12-1.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Tournament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournament. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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