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
Unlike full-time tour players, most of them make their living primarily by teaching, running golf operations, and working at facilities, not by chasing tournament purses week to week.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The Lions are hoping their recent showings at international tournaments plus Mané’s experience and leadership can power the country to its best finish since 2002, when Senegal made its memorable run to the quarterfinals.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Celebrini, the top pick in the 2024 NHL draft, was at the 2025 tournament on a team that included Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon, but the Canadians were stunned 2-1 by Denmark in the quarterfinals.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
The Illini have one Big Ten regular-season title and two conference tournament titles in that span.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The Lions are hoping their recent showings at international tournaments plus Mané’s experience and leadership can power the country to its best finish since 2002, when Senegal made its memorable run to the quarterfinals.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Celebrini, the top pick in the 2024 NHL draft, was at the 2025 tournament on a team that included Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon, but the Canadians were stunned 2-1 by Denmark in the quarterfinals.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
The Illini have one Big Ten regular-season title and two conference tournament titles in that span.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournament
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The Browns are expected to hold a quarterback competition in training camp among Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel, with rookie Taylen Green selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Critics portray the movement as politically motivated, but many athletes and parents involved insist their concerns center on competition rather than ideology.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Food and drink There is daily breakfast service in Aujourd’hui, as well as the occasional special event such as the beloved Teddy Bear Breakfast during the holidays.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Indeed, the tapping of an individual button is perhaps the least significant event on the planet, shifting nothing apart from the dust beneath it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The game has already produced seven winners in 2026, including a rapid stretch in late April and early May when four jackpots were claimed in just four days, underscoring how quickly fortunes have turned this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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He was taken off for Iago at halftime, and there was no official word about the nature of the injury just after the game.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Conley has not won a championship and said that pursuit could factor into his landing spot as well.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Somerset Academy Canyons fell 33-12 to Miami Edison in the 1A state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The match came down to him and Elijah after the latter was able to toss members of The System out of the ring while also avoiding Frankie Kazarian trying to get back into the match following his own elimination.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Going to matches is more like a pilgrimage.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Couture did it for the San Jose Sharks in 2011 and Backstrom had goals in four straight contests for the Washington Capitals in 2008.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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With home and road opponents already known for the Dolphins but not dates and times, the only game that was up for a move abroad was Miami’s away contest against the San Francisco 49ers, who are bound to host a game in Mexico City in November.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Fitzgerald said there’s no lingering disappointment following last weekend’s three losses, just excitement as his team attempts to claim the league title ahead of the postseason Big 12 tourney and NCAAs.—
Gary Bedore
May 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Last year the tourney raised over $4 million, which was distributed to well over 200 local charities.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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“Tournament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournament. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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