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
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
While European fashion capitals convert runway weeks into measurable economic engines—hotels booked, restaurants thriving, city tours sold out—Lagos stages brilliance, then sends everyone home.
—Essence, 6 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
The tours started shortly thereafter, just in our own cars, driving down the coast.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Along with her promotional tours, Fanning’s maintained her foothold in fashion.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Though many tourists are deterred by the conditions at that time, most lodges and tours operate year-round, and many offer discounts or value packages to encourage bookings during the low season.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Since then, fans have had their thirst for BTS content slaked thanks to a series of solo albums, singles and tours.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 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
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
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
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
While European fashion capitals convert runway weeks into measurable economic engines—hotels booked, restaurants thriving, city tours sold out—Lagos stages brilliance, then sends everyone home.
—Essence, 6 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
The tours started shortly thereafter, just in our own cars, driving down the coast.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Along with her promotional tours, Fanning’s maintained her foothold in fashion.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Though many tourists are deterred by the conditions at that time, most lodges and tours operate year-round, and many offer discounts or value packages to encourage bookings during the low season.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Since then, fans have had their thirst for BTS content slaked thanks to a series of solo albums, singles and tours.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 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
Verb
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
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
Noun
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The college’s spokesperson has not clarified what the repayment terms will be.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On a sweltering July day, a steady stream of fans travels to the outskirts of Fort Worth to point iPhones across the highway at the TV greasy spoon frequented by oil industry fixer Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid travels back up from the stomach into the esophagus (tube connecting the throat to the stomach).—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The film has now had two theatrical release stints for the sing-along version film.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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McKinney's big-league journey has also included stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Athletics.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama all experienced shutdowns lasting more than two weeks during their tenures.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 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,
4 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2025.
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