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
Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Riesenberg, who is an owner at Backcountry Snowmobiling in Park City, Utah, said customers have been canceling their tours due to a lack of snow.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Totem park tours run throughout the cruise season, from late April to early October.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
His quest has taken him to breathtaking creative heights with achievements visible both at home, where the Emeryville pianist and composer is the longest serving member of the SFJAZZ Collective, and abroad, via regular tours throughout Europe.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
That’s played out across numerous collaborations over the last few decades, with pop culture-defining shoots lensed by Steven Klein and tours that followed costumed by the house.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The duo has amassed more than 37 major titles across professional tours, breaking previous records.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
To garrison those vulnerable treasure houses, Britain had to reassign regiments from tours of duty in North America and abandon Philadelphia, the biggest prize the redcoats had taken so far.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Mike Bussey, a Compass agent who runs Real NYC Apartments with more than 125,000 TikTok followers and nearly 50,000 Instagram followers, regularly posts virtual apartment tours.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Caroline Linton, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Bing Crosby’s Captain Bob Wallace is a former Broadway star who tours with Kaye’s Private Phil Davis after World War II.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Original cast says no thanks Over the years, Lynn’s script has been turned into a stage play that tours the country, and Ryan Reynolds had been developing a big-screen remake.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
The actor portrayed Conrad, a high schooler who tours a college with his father (Andy García).
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Nov. 2025
Now, Jay tours around the world, from Dubai to Spain to Australia.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Tess tours with you and works on the sitcom.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Wolfhard, 22, tours with his band, and McLaughlin, 24, has appeared in movies.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 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
Noun
Since most large-scale tours don’t begin until late spring or summer, now is an ideal time to see artists who might not have household-name recognition.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Riesenberg, who is an owner at Backcountry Snowmobiling in Park City, Utah, said customers have been canceling their tours due to a lack of snow.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Totem park tours run throughout the cruise season, from late April to early October.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
His quest has taken him to breathtaking creative heights with achievements visible both at home, where the Emeryville pianist and composer is the longest serving member of the SFJAZZ Collective, and abroad, via regular tours throughout Europe.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
That’s played out across numerous collaborations over the last few decades, with pop culture-defining shoots lensed by Steven Klein and tours that followed costumed by the house.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The duo has amassed more than 37 major titles across professional tours, breaking previous records.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
To garrison those vulnerable treasure houses, Britain had to reassign regiments from tours of duty in North America and abandon Philadelphia, the biggest prize the redcoats had taken so far.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Mike Bussey, a Compass agent who runs Real NYC Apartments with more than 125,000 TikTok followers and nearly 50,000 Instagram followers, regularly posts virtual apartment tours.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Atlantic Vice President JD Vance tours the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Bing Crosby’s Captain Bob Wallace is a former Broadway star who tours with Kaye’s Private Phil Davis after World War II.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Original cast says no thanks Over the years, Lynn’s script has been turned into a stage play that tours the country, and Ryan Reynolds had been developing a big-screen remake.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
The actor portrayed Conrad, a high schooler who tours a college with his father (Andy García).
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Nov. 2025
Now, Jay tours around the world, from Dubai to Spain to Australia.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Tess tours with you and works on the sitcom.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Wolfhard, 22, tours with his band, and McLaughlin, 24, has appeared in movies.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tours
Noun
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In terms of flashing skin and making sexy in again, Stone wasn't alone.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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And then beyond that, in terms of my own stuff, there’s some Jacob Collier on there and some Snarky Puppy.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When a humanoid robot touches something harmful, sensor data usually travels to a central processor, waits for analysis and then sends instructions back to the motors.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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My partner travels fairly often for work, sometimes for three or four days at a time.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Astronauts typically live aboard the ISS for stints of six to eight months and are equipped with basic medical equipment and medications in the event of an emergency.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Reaves went on to play 11 seasons in the NFL, with stints on the Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Winter weather alerts are in effect for nearly 70 million people, stretching from the Plains to Maine as the storm treks east.—
CNN Meteorologist Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Many employees with lower salaries and shorter tenures in state government have lower pensions, including thousands that are less than $10,000 per year.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Both have consistently made pro-Qatari statements during their tenures.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Boat trips with the hotel’s fleet of luxury liners or a heli ride take you island-hopping to Hydra and Spetses.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Shoelaces are scanned to ensure that no player trips and breaks bones.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Nature and cultural immersion remain key, with travelers seeking scenic escapes, heritage cities, and flexible, experience‑rich journeys that balance adventure, culture, and authenticity.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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After being freed by Katara and Sokka a century later, Aang journeys with them to learn how to use his powers properly.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Tours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tours. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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