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, 7 Apr. 2026
TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Rob Metz had a decade prior decided the plant tours for birthday parties and scouting troops should be more than just watching the process and getting a soda to drink.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Even the train that transports visitors down a drift during tours had to be replaced with a similar vehicle.
—Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
The house had been open for history tours on Sundays throughout March.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
This is where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed — the actual room is open to tours.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The farm is generally open Fridays through Sundays from mid-May through mid-November and tours are offered to visitors who can interact with the animals.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Many will return to the rink later this spring for shows and tours.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Both the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and the Unitarian Meeting House host tours regularly, and the Seth Peterson Cottage—about an hour north—is available for overnight stays.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Tigertail, 36, who captains airboat tours through the Everglades, is navigating his boat through the only route available given how dry the park has gotten this year.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The band still boasts three founding members and still tours incessantly.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Liana Hong works as a deck hand at Living Ocean Tours, which operates snorkeling, whale watching and other boat tours out of Oahu.
—Joaquin Palomino, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
The band still tours regularly and — unlike many ‘80s acts — boasts most of its original members (minus drummer and former lover Jon Moss).
—Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Zach Bryan is bringing one of this year’s biggest country music tours his With Heaven On Tour, which also features MJ Lenderman, to State Farm Stadium in September.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The 100-acre limestone cavern has more than 17 miles of underground passageways and is home to Mega Zip Lines tour, Mega Quest ropes course, Mega Walking tours and Mega Tram tours.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
Every staff member plays the role of concierge and can be tapped for advice, insights, and recommendations, including unique and under-the-radar experiences and tours of the city.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Rob Metz had a decade prior decided the plant tours for birthday parties and scouting troops should be more than just watching the process and getting a soda to drink.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Even the train that transports visitors down a drift during tours had to be replaced with a similar vehicle.
—Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
The house had been open for history tours on Sundays throughout March.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
This is where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed — the actual room is open to tours.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The farm is generally open Fridays through Sundays from mid-May through mid-November and tours are offered to visitors who can interact with the animals.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Many will return to the rink later this spring for shows and tours.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
The group still tours together and has released new music in recent years.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Both the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and the Unitarian Meeting House host tours regularly, and the Seth Peterson Cottage—about an hour north—is available for overnight stays.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Tigertail, 36, who captains airboat tours through the Everglades, is navigating his boat through the only route available given how dry the park has gotten this year.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The band still boasts three founding members and still tours incessantly.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Liana Hong works as a deck hand at Living Ocean Tours, which operates snorkeling, whale watching and other boat tours out of Oahu.
—Joaquin Palomino, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
The band still tours regularly and — unlike many ‘80s acts — boasts most of its original members (minus drummer and former lover Jon Moss).
—Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Zach Bryan is bringing one of this year’s biggest country music tours his With Heaven On Tour, which also features MJ Lenderman, to State Farm Stadium in September.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The 100-acre limestone cavern has more than 17 miles of underground passageways and is home to Mega Zip Lines tour, Mega Quest ropes course, Mega Walking tours and Mega Tram tours.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tours
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Be willing to ask others what works for them, because harmony grows when everyone understands the terms.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The higher the score, the better the terms of the loan, particularly the interest rate.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Written and directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, the film centers on a young man from Mumbai who travels back to his family’s village in rural Maharashtra after his father dies, bound by tradition to observe a 10-day mourning period.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The first follows the Rajput king Ratansen of Chitor (a fortress in what is now Chittorgarh, Rajasthan), who renounces his throne and travels as a yogi (wandering ascetic) to the island kingdom of Simhal to win the legendary Padmavati.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fernandes, a youth player with Boavista, went to Italy to play in Serie B with Novara before stints at Udinese and Sampdoria in Italy’s top tier before joining Sporting CP back in his homeland and then on to United in 2020.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Malone had stints in college as an assistant at Oakland, Providence and Manhattan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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Eloise sucks it up and treks over to see her old frenemy Cressida.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Simon is the first woman to oversee the show, following tenures by Don Hewitt, Jeff Fager and Bill Owens.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Mansion legacy The Mansion has made 20 total appearances in James Beard awards results, the most of any restaurant in Texas, across the tenures of several of Dallas’ most notable chefs.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As in trips to the postseason, not trips down memory lane.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, a virus trips a switch that results in the immune system turning on the host, even after the invader has departed.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Venus journeys through its home sign, Taurus, its energy is especially strong.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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After the Rebellion’s defeat on the ice planet Hoth, Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Tours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tours. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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