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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
The $5 billion fund already invested in the Mutua Madrid Open and Miami Open tennis tournaments, in partnership with Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Insulated fishboxes, a 32-inch-wide dive door, and 14 rod holders assure anglers can fish tournaments, but an impeccable foredeck with recliners and double lounges means double duty for socializing.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
After failing to make it past the group stage of the NBA’s first two in-season tournaments, the Heat hopes the third time is the charm this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
For those looking to push their game further, Charlotte Pride FC offers the chance to play in travel tournaments.
—Evan Moore
november 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Jayson Shaw, a Scottish player and fixture on Europe’s Mosconi Cup squads, said there are more major tournaments than ever, but the expenses to fly around the world quickly add up for second-and-third tier players.
—Jeremy Herb, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Collins’ 2025 season in Grand Slam tournaments didn’t exactly go as planned.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Houston has made at least the second weekend in six consecutive NCAA tournaments.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
This marks the first time Qatar has hosted the FIFA U-17 World Cup and represents the beginning of a five-year hosting agreement, with the country set to host consecutive tournaments through 2029.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2025
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Insulated fishboxes, a 32-inch-wide dive door, and 14 rod holders assure anglers can fish tournaments, but an impeccable foredeck with recliners and double lounges means double duty for socializing.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
After failing to make it past the group stage of the NBA’s first two in-season tournaments, the Heat hopes the third time is the charm this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
For those looking to push their game further, Charlotte Pride FC offers the chance to play in travel tournaments.
—Evan Moore
november 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Jayson Shaw, a Scottish player and fixture on Europe’s Mosconi Cup squads, said there are more major tournaments than ever, but the expenses to fly around the world quickly add up for second-and-third tier players.
—Jeremy Herb, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Collins’ 2025 season in Grand Slam tournaments didn’t exactly go as planned.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Houston has made at least the second weekend in six consecutive NCAA tournaments.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
This marks the first time Qatar has hosted the FIFA U-17 World Cup and represents the beginning of a five-year hosting agreement, with the country set to host consecutive tournaments through 2029.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournaments
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While he was banned from major competitions, Gorst traveled around the US playing smaller regional events that didn’t fall under pool’s international governing rules.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The three-day event features million-dollar rodeo competitions each evening before the concerts.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cardell Williams completed 8 of 11 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns to speedster Ernest Campbell as the Hornets won for the sixth time in their last eight outings with two conference games to go.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, up north, the 6-2 Seahawks are coming off an authoritative victory over the Washington Commanders last week and will try to extend their win streak to four games and hang onto their spot atop the division.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Find more university press titles featured on the University Press Week reading list, along with a schedule of University Press Week events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The president has attended plenty of sporting events over the last 13 months.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sheamus will battle Shinsuke Nakamura in one of the Raw matches, while Damian Priest takes on Rusev in the other.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The company has been aggressively offering deposit matches to lure clients from Fidelity and Schwab, and assets under management have grown with its TradePMR acquisition.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Pep Guardiola’s team have six championships in that time to Liverpool’s two.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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As fans have seen, The Miz and Cena have history, including battles over various championships.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Democratic Party is currently reevaluating its calendar for when those early contests will occur, but Hackett said Democrats hoping to run are still covering their bases.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Gorst came back in both contests, including a late-night quarterfinal against Michael Baoanan, a player from the Philippines who was backed by a sizable cheering section that created a rowdier atmosphere.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The vast majority of recent prediction markets growth has come from sports betting, a category that has come online only recently due to legal uncertainty.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Moments like that have been happening in easy to access tourneys across Massachusetts for that many years.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tournaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournaments. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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