tournaments

noun

plural of tournament
as in competitions
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 tournaments Players can sign up for lessons, free play, events and tournaments on their website. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026 Six are Grand Slam champions—Serena and Venus Williams, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu and Osaka—and the seventh, Elina Svitolina, has won 20 tournaments on tour. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The reversal followed intense opposition from soccer organizations around the world, and a threat by UEFA’s 55 national associations to boycott FIFA tournaments. — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The trio helped the Buckeyes reach four NCAA tournaments during their collegiate careers. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 The final tally would read eight titles for Brazil, six for Argentina and four for Uruguay, with five tournaments producing no winner. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 The swift about-face marks a stunning defeat for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who had championed a plan announced on Tuesday to create a commercial venture to capitalize on its tournaments — including the World Cup and the Club World Cup. — Rafael Nam, NPR, 31 July 2026 The bidding processes for the 2031 and 2035 tournaments launched in March 2025. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 Over the last three tournaments, including games against non-Power 4 teams and in-conference opponents, the SEC is just 5-9. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournaments
  1. competitions
  2. games
  3. events
  4. matches
  5. championships
  6. contests
  7. sports
  8. tourneys
Noun
  • Outside of the tax world, one of the biggest stories focused on FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in a new company that would control the commercial operations of the World Cup and other major competitions.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The pivot came after widespread backlash and vows from all 55 members of UEFA (the Union of European Football Associations) to boycott future FIFA competitions if the plans went through.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of competitions
Noun
  • The event includes tailgate games and interactive experiences on the field, a DJ and autographs from coach Brent Key and Tech players.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Houston came into Monday’s games with a 58-55 record, which is good for first place in the AL West.
    — David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of games
Noun
  • The chain of events that led to another extermination began when Lauren Cohan’s Maggie and Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s Negan captured their season 2 nemesis, the Dama (Lisa Emery), after the big bad had her men attack them.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Special events, like one in San Francisco, will combine live coverage with scientific discussions and unique performances.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • Once the contest was underway, Perrin began livestreaming on Instagram while simultaneously refereeing the matches, making her the organizer, referee and camera operator all at once.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The matches and lighter would still need to be considered alongside witness statements, physical evidence, electronic records and forensic findings.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of matches
Noun
  • More than 30 lifeguards are competing in the championships from Fort Lauderdale, which has 45 full-time and 55 part-time guards who staff 20 towers along 3 miles of beach.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The suspect trained as a boxer and had some success in the Greek national championships, CNN affiliate CNN Greece reported.
    — Elinda Labropoulou, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of championships
Noun
  • The day also included tandem contests, where multiple dogs, as well as dogs and humans, shared the surfboard.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Florida’s August primary election is here, offering voters the opportunity to cast ballots in contests that will set up November clashes for governor, Congress and the state Legislature, and decide local races and referenda in counties and cities.
    — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of contests
Noun
  • But attorney general nominee Todd Blanche is still short of 50 votes, Democrats aren’t ready to vote on cryptocurrency legislation, and finishing the college sports bill this week looks challenging.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That applies to organisations such as cafes, leisure centres, gyms and hairdressers, as well as public toilets, local sports clubs with at least 25 members, hospital wards, domestic violence shelters and rape-crisis shelters.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sports
Noun
  • Check the calendar for events like euchre and bingo tourneys, and scheduled food truck lineups.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026
  • In addition to men’s, women’s and senior amateur tourneys, check into the Frost Off event at Kennedy, the Elk Scat Scramble at Evergreen and the Master’s Scramble at Willis Case.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Definition of tourneys

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