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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
Sarah Strong is not playing any international tournaments this summer, and limiting her on-court wear and tear to try to get her calf and Achilles issues behind her.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
The legend from Latrobe, Pennsylvania, won numerous major tournaments over an illustrious career that spanned several decades.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 19 June 2026
Before 2026, all but one of its nine World Cup matches at home, spanning the 1970 and 1986 tournaments, had been played at Estadio Azteca, with five wins and three draws.
—CBS News, 19 June 2026
The week after golfer Rory McIlroy won back-to-back Masters tournaments in Augusta, Ossoff spoke to a lively audience in the city.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 June 2026
As far as expectations go, both constantly go into their respective tournaments with the weight of the world on their shoulders, only to come crashing down in the most horrific ways imaginable.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
In addition to dramas, docs and entertainment shows, sports, including big-ticket rugby and soccer matches and tournaments, are also included.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 18 June 2026
In all, 25 tournaments spanning 24 games featured more than 2,000 players representing approximately 200 clubs from over 100 countries.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 June 2026
Sinjem, who is committed to Cal State Dominguez Hills, shot 6-under-par in the four individual postseason tournaments.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
The legend from Latrobe, Pennsylvania, won numerous major tournaments over an illustrious career that spanned several decades.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 19 June 2026
Before 2026, all but one of its nine World Cup matches at home, spanning the 1970 and 1986 tournaments, had been played at Estadio Azteca, with five wins and three draws.
—CBS News, 19 June 2026
The week after golfer Rory McIlroy won back-to-back Masters tournaments in Augusta, Ossoff spoke to a lively audience in the city.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 June 2026
As far as expectations go, both constantly go into their respective tournaments with the weight of the world on their shoulders, only to come crashing down in the most horrific ways imaginable.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
In addition to dramas, docs and entertainment shows, sports, including big-ticket rugby and soccer matches and tournaments, are also included.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 18 June 2026
In all, 25 tournaments spanning 24 games featured more than 2,000 players representing approximately 200 clubs from over 100 countries.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 June 2026
Sinjem, who is committed to Cal State Dominguez Hills, shot 6-under-par in the four individual postseason tournaments.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournaments
Noun
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Measles has spread as a result of travel to international sports competitions before.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Master Mini, approximately one meter tall, is designed for education and robotic sports competitions, while Nova, standing about 50 centimeters tall, is intended as an entry-level educational and companion robot for children.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Noun
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No team has ever forced an opponent into scoring an own goal in back-to-back games.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Gelof extended his hitting streak to 23 games — the longest active run in the majors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Why not invest just as seriously in recreation centers, evening sports leagues, arts programs, neighborhood events and summer employment opportunities designed specifically for teenagers?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Take a look Security was tight at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday night at the first of seven World Cup matches in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Their journey to the World Cup has been uniquely fraught, with a war erupting between the host of their matches and their home country.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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At 29 years old, Brunson now has two college championships, a collection of National Player of the Year Awards, an NBA title, an NBA Finals MVP crown and the core of the Big Apple for eternity.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Uruguay has won two World Cups, the first ever in 1930 and in 1950, and gold medalists in the 1924 and 1928 Olympics, which served as world championships.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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Peterson missed 11 games in 2026-27 because of illness or cramping and asked out of several other contests.—
Gary Bedore
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The November matchup between Collins and Ossoff is expected to be one of the most competitive Senate contests in the country and could play a major role in determining the balance of power in Washington.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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This is the most recent development in a DOE investigation into the district, claiming the schools allowed male students to participate on female sports teams, use female bathrooms, and share overnight accommodations with female students based on their gender identity.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The definition of sports memorabilia has expanded in recent years alongside a boom in collecting and the support of companies like The Realest, which has developed an expertise in authenticating off-beat items, from Lincoln Financial Field snow to a Ryder Cup rake.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
14 June 2026
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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
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But after entering the 2021 and 2022 play-in tourneys as the East’s 10th-place team, Charlotte was eliminated in the first game of both play-ins.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tournaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournaments. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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