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 Finding community Amid the rise of pickleball tournaments and run clubs, fitness activities are increasingly becoming a venue for social connection. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 His son is an avid athlete and needs to be taken to tournaments, sometimes 100 miles away. — David Ingram, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026 In Sweden, the company has partnered with the Svenska E-sportförbundet to host e-sports events and tournaments. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 The idea is to connect with tournaments on a broader scale when their missions align, which the tour hopes can attract new resources and raise visibility. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Although the threat of a boycott remains, European teams have continued to name their squads for upcoming tournaments. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Poppy is a regular at her dad’s golf tournaments, often stealing the show and earning mentions in his press conferences. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Unlike the other two tournaments, the BMW Championship is the only PGA Tour event that changes venues year to year, and this year’s host is a former major championship venue. — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournaments
  1. competitions
  2. games
  3. events
  4. matches
  5. championships
  6. contests
  7. sports
  8. tourneys
Noun
  • Now, parents are scrambling to find alternatives while wondering whether their children will be able to train in time for upcoming competitions.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Dutch health ministry’s scheme for international top-sport events funds one-off competitions rather than recurring ones annually, and caps awards at €3 million.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of competitions
Noun
  • Following Monday’s series-opener against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park, the Giants have 31 games left over the final 34 days.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • What happened Sunday evening is Browns coach Todd Monken and general manager Andrew Berry picked Watson to be their starter over Shedeur Sanders, to culminate a competition that spanned the entire offseason and into the first two preseason games.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of games
Noun
  • The Cubs’ selection to a second Little League Classic bookends a stretch of being chosen by MLB for unforgettable marquee events.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The anniversary program will run throughout the season, with customer events, competitions, limited-edition products, dedicated window installations, new content, special offers and more surprises to come.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • Nashville improves to 7-1-1 in its last nine matches and beat the Red Bulls on the road for the first time after entering with a 0-2-2 record through their first four trips.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Houston is 6-0-2 in its last eight matches and remains the hottest team in the league with a 10-2-2 run over its previous 14.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of matches
Noun
  • The Eagles have won two consecutive Sunshine State Athletic Association state championships.
    — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Joining Fleury as a player in the 2026 class is defenseman Larry Murphy, who was a key piece of the Penguins' back-to-back championships in 1991 and 1992.
    — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of championships
Noun
  • An Emerson College survey testing potential 2028 contests found Ossoff ahead of both Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in hypothetical general election matchups.
    — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
  • But the practical race in 2026 is won by mastering both contests at once with absolute capability and radical efficiency, closed excellence and open diffusion, the biggest reliable compute and the smartest use of it.
    — Mark Minevich, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of contests
Noun
  • There’s messy play, yoga, and cooking for the little ones, go-karting, football, and water sports for the older ones.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, Vamos from Italy is a sports dramedy from Berlinale Talents 2026 participant and American Film Institute alumnus Fabrizio Muscia.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 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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“Tournaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournaments. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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