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
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.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Qatar swept away its pre-kickoff controversy to serve up one of the best tournaments ever in 2022.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Instead, the bonding bill effectively prioritizes Roy Wilkins, which hosts high school graduations, state high school league gymnastics tournaments, the Minnesota Roller Derby and mid-sized concerts.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
And unlike college football, where conference championships could soon be eliminated thanks to a potentially expanding College Football Playoff, league tournaments are a necessity in college basketball because of the auto-bid mechanism.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The city also runs several tournaments and team events that are open to the public throughout the year.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
The finals for the men’s and women’s tournaments will take place at Forbidden Door on June 28.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Overall, non-public schools won 27 of the tournaments, while Arlington (2), Reading and Hingham were the public winners of the Div.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
The expansion of the NCAA men’s’ and women’s basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams, starting in March 2027, has been criticized by several prominent figures around the sport, including long-time ESPN analyst Dick Vitale.
—Gary Bedore
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Qatar swept away its pre-kickoff controversy to serve up one of the best tournaments ever in 2022.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Instead, the bonding bill effectively prioritizes Roy Wilkins, which hosts high school graduations, state high school league gymnastics tournaments, the Minnesota Roller Derby and mid-sized concerts.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
And unlike college football, where conference championships could soon be eliminated thanks to a potentially expanding College Football Playoff, league tournaments are a necessity in college basketball because of the auto-bid mechanism.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The city also runs several tournaments and team events that are open to the public throughout the year.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
The finals for the men’s and women’s tournaments will take place at Forbidden Door on June 28.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Overall, non-public schools won 27 of the tournaments, while Arlington (2), Reading and Hingham were the public winners of the Div.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
The expansion of the NCAA men’s’ and women’s basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams, starting in March 2027, has been criticized by several prominent figures around the sport, including long-time ESPN analyst Dick Vitale.
—Gary Bedore
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournaments
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As YouTube has invested in its lean-back offerings designed for TV viewers, ESPN has brought more longform and live content to the platform, including live streams of elite youth basketball, flag football and volleyball competitions.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Cooking competitions bring together local chefs and home cooks, who showcase their creativity with traditional recipes and creative interpretations of the fruit.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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There’s also a spacious indoor area filled with educational toys and games, and the friendly staff facilitate thoughtful activities like Nautical Knot Tying, Anguillan Boat Racing, nature walks, steel drum lessons, and sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The Angels had won seven consecutive games against the Dodgers, the franchise’s longest winning streak against its crosstown rival.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Though the couple hasn't commented publicly on their relationship, and Foxx has been candid about keeping his relationships out of the spotlight in the past, Huckstepp has supported Foxx at a number of events.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Inspired by true events, LifeHack follows Kyle and his crew of digital Robin Hoods who hack scammers and steal from people the internet loves to hate, working from the comfort of their bedrooms.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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This creates true David-versus-Goliath scenarios, matches between the best teams in the world and those on the very fringes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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There were several matches that featured fireworks, TV quality productions, multiple champions and even a steel cage match to cap the night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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He’s only played in four major championships in his career.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The Wolverines ended University’s four-year run as tennis champions with a 10-8 win at the Southern Section Division 1 championships.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Pennsylvania's largest anime convention will feature contests where guests can show off their lipsyncing, scale model building and dance skills; musical guests and karaoke experiences; collectible games; educational panels and workshops; exhibit halls and vendors; and more.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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That’s not to discount the other five division contests on the Panthers’ schedule.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Magazines — particularly ones that center fashion or elements of culture that have little to do with sports — have been go-to spaces for tennis stars looking to reach a broad audience and perhaps cast themselves as more than just athletes.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Aston Martin was the first team on the grid to boast an official skin care partner, Elemis, and its extension beyond motorsport into the broader cultural and luxury ecosystem has landed team-ups with Swiss watch empire Breitling, sports juggernaut Puma and energy drink company Celsius.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 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
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“Tournaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournaments. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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