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 The single most underappreciated factor in the history of the World Cup is that the really hot tournaments have been all the really good ones (1970, 1974, 1982 and 1986). — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026 There’s no reason to believe organizers of PGA tournaments, marathons, NASCAR races and similar sporting would ever demand payment, and thus the hypotheticals are arguably scare tactics rather than realistic consequences. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026 Comics- and fan-oriented programming, films, workshops, game tournaments and other events fill nearly two dozen rooms round the clock. — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 21 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 The matching designs for his and hers, father-son, and full family looks in the same prints are perfect for tournaments, vacations and photo-worthy moments. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 The 41-year-old is the only player in the competition’s history to score in six tournaments. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 21 July 2026 His travel ball coach vividly remembers McDonald’s father, who was his assistant coach, leaving tournaments to plant corn and bait deer at their cabin in Georgia. — Kansas City Star, 14 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
  • The 20-year-old Venezuelan expertly controlled the ball with space to work, dribbled into the box, cut to his left and tucked it between Cleveland and the far post for his sixth MLS goal and 10th in all competitions this year.
    — Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026
  • Quarterback competitions in several cities Tagovailoa and Penix will compete in Atlanta.
    — Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of competitions
Noun
  • Monday’s victory for the Braves was just their second in the last 11 games against the Padres and the first of this season after being swept in San Diego in June.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • Thanks to a down year filled with injuries, Peter appeared in 38 NBA games and logged nearly 500 minutes as a rookie.
    — Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of games
Noun
  • But taxpayers did foot the bill for those stadiums at one point, presumably with the expectation that they could be used for a wide variety of events – including potential World Cup games.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Club legends Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Phil Thompson and Tash Dowie will be on the trip to attend various meet-and-greet events with sponsors and supporters.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • And Arrowhead had seen some good crowds for previous soccer matches, including the Manchester United friendly in 2010 and when Messi and Inter Miami played Sporting KC in 2024.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • The World Cup was brilliant, all those full stadiums and great matches.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of matches
Noun
  • Cal Poly ended the season with the men placing third in the Big West championships in Houston, setting six school records along the way.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
  • Riley envisioned a dynastic run after James won two NBA championships during his four seasons with the Heat.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of championships
Noun
  • Adding to the hype factor of the event, Funko is known to give away prototypes of its figures via raffles or trivia contests.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia would also be permitted to hold early contests.
    — Maham Javaid, NPR, 24 July 2026
Definition of contests
Noun
  • The turf fields and youth sports arena are among several entertainment projects built within the Homefield STAR bond master plan, which also includes the site where the shuttered Schlitterbahn water park once stood.
    — Sofi Zeman July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Private motor sports clubs are historically, and by design, very exclusive.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 23 July 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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