as in tournaments
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
progressed to the final round of the tennis tourney
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Recent Examples of tourneys
In boys tourneys, Hagerty continued its winning ways as the champ in the 40th Annual Flagler Rotary Tournament.
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Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Werth tried the post-career life of leisure, signing up for pro-am golf tourneys.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
Moments like that have been happening in easy to access tourneys across Massachusetts for that many years.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Werth tried the post-career life of leisure, signing up for pro-am golf tourneys.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
Moments like that have been happening in easy to access tourneys across Massachusetts for that many years.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourneys
Noun
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The experience factor also favors Canada, which won the last two tournaments featuring NHL players.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The anglers who helped promote Dual Threat Fishing and competed in the league’s first (and only) two tournaments are now saying they were ripped off by DTF.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Here's what to know about getting your hands on the games.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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For just the 11th time in 55 games this season, the Lakers had Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves sharing the court together.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Scattered throughout the 1,300 acres are various artwork and sculptures, and in summer the park hosts concerts and events against the stunning mountain backdrop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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During such events, the public is generally allowed to visit the Capitol and pay their respects.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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No European football for only the second time since English clubs were allowed back into UEFA competitions in 1990 means far fewer games.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Honig is starting to prepare his two girls and one boy for future basketball competitions.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Tourneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourneys. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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