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
Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Known for its heliskiing tours, this hotel can whisk you away to 60 powdery peaks.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Sloan, who also holds tours at the Key West Firehouse Museum, reports return visitors almost every night on ghost-hunting tours.
—Aaron Sagers, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Recently, YouTubers Samuel Golbach and Colby Brock purchased the property and now operate tours in the historic school.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Like previous Wallen tours, a portion of each ticket sold will benefit his Morgan Wallen Foundation, which supports programs for youth in sports and music.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Above ground, the Meramec Cavern complex includes a campground and a motel, in addition to a zip line, climbing wall, and riverboat tours.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
The boat tours are about 40 miles roundtrip, and 2 to 2½ hours long.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The tear-down of the East Wing removes offices used by the First Lady’s staff, the events team that handles events, and the military office, as well as a key entrance where the public arrives for tours and receptions.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
The artist who records and tours your song?
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
The Basement East concerts featured Kelly’s father, Tim, playing pedal steel and his sister Abigail — who tours with Dashboard Confessional — on vocals.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
The comedian recently reprised his role as pro golfer Gary Potter in Happy Gilmore 2, produces and hosts digital series Hiking with Kevin, and actively tours his stand-up globally.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Onstage, Bob tours internationally as a stand-up comic also recently served as emcee for Madonna’s Celebration Tour.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
According to the outlet, the league would see 12 teams (six men, six women) compete in a league that tours around the world, similar to F1.
—Evan Bell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Guests can go on land excursions like Old Quarter tours with cooking lessons in Penang, yoga and a sound bath on a Langkawi beach, or an adventure at Perlis Geopark.
—Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Boat tours on the fjord, dynamic panels, networking ops and sunshine throughout the two-day event further lifted spirits of guests and Nordic film professionals, more than ever looking outside the region for partnerships.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
While the museum will officially open Tuesday, limited tours have been available since 2023, and the public is allowed access to most of its main galleries since October.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Known for its heliskiing tours, this hotel can whisk you away to 60 powdery peaks.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Sloan, who also holds tours at the Key West Firehouse Museum, reports return visitors almost every night on ghost-hunting tours.
—Aaron Sagers, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Recently, YouTubers Samuel Golbach and Colby Brock purchased the property and now operate tours in the historic school.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Like previous Wallen tours, a portion of each ticket sold will benefit his Morgan Wallen Foundation, which supports programs for youth in sports and music.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Above ground, the Meramec Cavern complex includes a campground and a motel, in addition to a zip line, climbing wall, and riverboat tours.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
The boat tours are about 40 miles roundtrip, and 2 to 2½ hours long.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The tear-down of the East Wing removes offices used by the First Lady’s staff, the events team that handles events, and the military office, as well as a key entrance where the public arrives for tours and receptions.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Wolfhard, 22, tours with his band, and McLaughlin, 24, has appeared in movies.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
The artist who records and tours your song?
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
The Basement East concerts featured Kelly’s father, Tim, playing pedal steel and his sister Abigail — who tours with Dashboard Confessional — on vocals.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
The comedian recently reprised his role as pro golfer Gary Potter in Happy Gilmore 2, produces and hosts digital series Hiking with Kevin, and actively tours his stand-up globally.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Onstage, Bob tours internationally as a stand-up comic also recently served as emcee for Madonna’s Celebration Tour.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
According to the outlet, the league would see 12 teams (six men, six women) compete in a league that tours around the world, similar to F1.
—Evan Bell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Guests can go on land excursions like Old Quarter tours with cooking lessons in Penang, yoga and a sound bath on a Langkawi beach, or an adventure at Perlis Geopark.
—Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Boat tours on the fjord, dynamic panels, networking ops and sunshine throughout the two-day event further lifted spirits of guests and Nordic film professionals, more than ever looking outside the region for partnerships.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tours
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Sara Shallenberger Brown was a trailblazer for the family in terms of philanthropy.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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According to Goldstein, the current issues with eVTOLs operating without pilots are a mixture of regulatory, infrastructure in terms of communicating with other aircraft and controllers on the ground, and consumer acceptance.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As someone who travels at least twice a month, my go-to sweater styles are lightweight options that don’t take up too much room in my luggage.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Richard Linklater‘s Nouvelle Vague time-travels to the moment right before modern cinema’s big bang, when the French New Wave crested and Godard’s Breathless would change everything.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Woodward had been athletic director at his alma mater since 2019 after stints at Washington and Texas A&M.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chavarria took the opportunity to look back at his 30-plus year fashion career, which included stints at everyone from Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren to Yeezy, and said his story was the true American dream.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama all experienced shutdowns lasting more than two weeks during their tenures.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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During their tenures, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama all experienced shutdowns lasting more than two weeks.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Avoid long or sharp swords, sticks or canes to prevent injury if a child trips and falls.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Nicholas trips over a bramble, falls to his hands and knees in the soaking grass.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Honesty becomes magnified when Mercury journeys through Sagittarius, as the planet of the mind aims straight for the truth, despite whether anyone is ready to hear it.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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An Australian schoolteacher journeys to Indonesia after ending her engagement, where a reunion with her first love and connection with his enigmatic best friend force her to choose between nostalgia and a new future.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Tours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tours. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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