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
The Germans were eliminated from the group stage at the last two World Cup tournaments.
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Kyle Hightower,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The result dashed hopes of a team touted as dark horses who could make a long run in the tournament by beating traditional soccer heavyweights such as Brazil.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
But Marsch’s plucky team responded by winning this tournament’s first round of 32 match and reaching the round of 16 for the first time in its three trips to the World Cup.
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Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Israel is the only non-European country trying to reach the tournament through UEFA, while most of its neighbors seek places through the Asian Football Confederation.
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Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tournament
Kyle Hightower,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The result dashed hopes of a team touted as dark horses who could make a long run in the tournament by beating traditional soccer heavyweights such as Brazil.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
But Marsch’s plucky team responded by winning this tournament’s first round of 32 match and reaching the round of 16 for the first time in its three trips to the World Cup.
—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Israel is the only non-European country trying to reach the tournament through UEFA, while most of its neighbors seek places through the Asian Football Confederation.
—
Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tournament
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournament
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The biggest score of the World Cup competition may be happening off the pitch.
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For Iraq, a victory would be its first in World Cup competition while Senegal, a quarterfinalist in 2002, would like to get a win for Sadio Mane, one of Africa’s most iconic players, who may be playing in his final World Cup.
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The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns.
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Boggi Milano, which will also be the official licensee of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, is a fitting partner to the global sporting event.
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The last jackpot win came May 2, when two tickets split $20 million, a relatively small prize that reset the game’s steady climb.
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Messi had been one of only three players to score in six consecutive World Cup games along with France striker Just Fontaine and Brazil great Jairzinho.
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Ten plus years chasing this championship – never got the recognition.
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The Kansas City Current got soaked in more ways than one during Friday evening’s NWSL Challenge Cup championship game in Columbus, Ohio.
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The Paraguayans will next face the winner of Tuesday's match between France and Sweden in the round of 16 on Saturday in Philadelphia.
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If the teams are still tied after the two extra periods, the match will go to penalties.
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Democratic socialist candidates won key races in New York, while more establishment candidates prevailed in other contests.
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The Red Sox tallied 11 hits and six walks in the contest.
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Veteran manager Hervé Renard was in Senegal watching the World Cup on TV when he was picked, in the thick of the tourney, to coach the Tunisians’ next two matches.
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The Japanese gave us one of the tourney’s best matches to date — their 2-2 split with the Netherlands featured four second-half scores and Daichi Kamada’s dramatic equalizer in the 89th minute.
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“Tournament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournament. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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