as in terms
a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position
asked the soldiers to consider signing up for a second tour of duty
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as in travels
to take a trip especially of some distance
thought it would be lots of fun to tour all over Europe this summer
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Recent Examples of tours
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 June 2026
All shows are conceived with an eye towards franchising the IP across the Disney ecosystem with consumer product extensions, like toys and clothing, experiences, including Disney parks, cruises and tours, and music, including soundtracks and concerts.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The farm welcomes visitors during select times of the year, most notably for its annual Pumpkin Festival each October, offering pumpkin patches, wagon tours, family activities and seasonal entertainment.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The Brazil-Morocco second half eventually started, and the building tours ended.
—Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Reservations are required, and tours and camping happen rain or shine.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Group tours strike a balance between structure and independence.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Withlocals specializes in fully private tours built around your interests and pace.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The governor, in the meantime, tours the nation and world in pursuit of the next rung on the political ladder.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
The North Carolina Estuarium is another highlight, with Pamlico River tours as well as 200 exhibits on estuaries and coastal rivers.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Booking tours 30 to 90 days in advance is standard for the more popular stops.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2023 and still tours.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 13, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Those at Pixar, in fact, were so charmed by Wallis’ tours that the author was asked to voice the role of the film’s sheriff.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
One of the best things about Tripadvisor, other than the breadth of its content, is the ability to compare prices across a variety of activities, hotels, and tours all in one place.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The group still tours together and has released new music in recent years.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Set the scene The drive from the Bozeman Airport is just under one hour and tours through vast open acre terrains and peak-mountain-backdrops of the Northern Rockies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 June 2026
All shows are conceived with an eye towards franchising the IP across the Disney ecosystem with consumer product extensions, like toys and clothing, experiences, including Disney parks, cruises and tours, and music, including soundtracks and concerts.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The farm welcomes visitors during select times of the year, most notably for its annual Pumpkin Festival each October, offering pumpkin patches, wagon tours, family activities and seasonal entertainment.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The Brazil-Morocco second half eventually started, and the building tours ended.
—Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Reservations are required, and tours and camping happen rain or shine.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Group tours strike a balance between structure and independence.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Withlocals specializes in fully private tours built around your interests and pace.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Verb
Boat tours on the Loch also leave from Luss – provided you don’t miss the boarding call.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The governor, in the meantime, tours the nation and world in pursuit of the next rung on the political ladder.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
The North Carolina Estuarium is another highlight, with Pamlico River tours as well as 200 exhibits on estuaries and coastal rivers.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Booking tours 30 to 90 days in advance is standard for the more popular stops.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2023 and still tours.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 13, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Those at Pixar, in fact, were so charmed by Wallis’ tours that the author was asked to voice the role of the film’s sheriff.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
One of the best things about Tripadvisor, other than the breadth of its content, is the ability to compare prices across a variety of activities, hotels, and tours all in one place.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The group still tours together and has released new music in recent years.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tours
Noun
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Rather than negotiations, the terms were dictated to Germany.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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While conditions aren’t favorable for Arthur to become a truly powerful storm in terms of wind speed, it’s still expected to bring a dangerous amount of rain to several states.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Nobody travels to matches, paints their face, or organizes a game-day event purely for the final score of a single game.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Worse, the message travels beyond the individual.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Her earliest roles in TV came in the '70s with stints on The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Three's Company and The Incredible Hulk.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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After facing cancer, a divorce and stints living out of her car, homeownership seemed far-fetched at best.—
Matan Josephy,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The jukebox musical is built from Keys’ catalogue of R&B and soul hits, a semi-autobiographical story that treks through her Manhattan upbringing.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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As announced by Alex Cora over the weekend, top Red Sox hitting prospect Franklin Arias will start at shortstop when the club treks up to Dunedin to face the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Riverside has a history of hiring outside city managers, some of whom have departed after brief tenures, according to Ben Clymer and Malissa McKeith, the former chair and vice chair of the city’s Charter Review Commission.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Petozzi comes to Agenda after tenures at Entertainment One followed by Ginsberg Libby.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Verb
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View from the East Wing includes reflections on four years in the White House as First Lady—a period that included COVID, the start of the war in Ukraine, trips overseas, and initiatives to bolster women’s health and community colleges.—
Julia Terruso,
Time,
11 June 2026
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The appeal stems from a 2021 lawsuit filed by a California man who argued that the ad features young children, even though some of the proceeds are directed toward programs that fund Israel trips for older teens.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Love is all about comfort, quality time and meaningful reassurance when Venus journeys through this Water sign.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The long days of summer feel designed for leisurely train travel, journeys that unfold at an unhurried pace and encourage travelers to settle in and enjoy the passing scenery.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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“Tours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tours. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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