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
Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Zillow owns Follow Up Boss, one of the largest CRMs for real estate professionals, where AI is being used to lighten the load of human real estate agents juggling calls, notes, follow-ups, and property tours.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
On early tours, every place seemed to have a dealbreaker.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The National September 11 Memorial and Museum has lesson plans, onsite and virtual tours, and professional development programs available for teachers.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Roberson, leader of the church since 2023, has also opened the doors of the Cathedral from Monday-Saturday for tours, prayers or anyone walking by who needs a quick respite from the Miami heat.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, Kirk’s tours, debating style and strategic outreach to younger voters have become such a hallmark of the current culture wars that South Park mimicked the events in the opening episode of its current 27th Season.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Rory McIlroy's Retirement Plans While Rory McIlroy's annual tournament count isn't unusually high compared to other professionals, his schedule stands out for its global reach, spanning multiple tours and continents.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The plan also ensures there would be no gap in pay or benefits, which can happen when tours of duty need to be reapproved several times.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 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
That indecision is really clear when Christian tours the studio, and finds Jesus’ team hard at work on a variety of interesting silhouettes and Ethan’s team floundering.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
What started out with Elisa Sunga, 35, from San Francisco, creating Cake Picnic for 15 friends in April last year, turned into an event that tours and draws in hundreds of strangers.
—Tanyel Mustafa, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Street food tours through Gwangjang Market echo scenes of communal joy found in the film’s lighter moments.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Zillow owns Follow Up Boss, one of the largest CRMs for real estate professionals, where AI is being used to lighten the load of human real estate agents juggling calls, notes, follow-ups, and property tours.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
On early tours, every place seemed to have a dealbreaker.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The National September 11 Memorial and Museum has lesson plans, onsite and virtual tours, and professional development programs available for teachers.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Roberson, leader of the church since 2023, has also opened the doors of the Cathedral from Monday-Saturday for tours, prayers or anyone walking by who needs a quick respite from the Miami heat.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, Kirk’s tours, debating style and strategic outreach to younger voters have become such a hallmark of the current culture wars that South Park mimicked the events in the opening episode of its current 27th Season.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Rory McIlroy's Retirement Plans While Rory McIlroy's annual tournament count isn't unusually high compared to other professionals, his schedule stands out for its global reach, spanning multiple tours and continents.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The plan also ensures there would be no gap in pay or benefits, which can happen when tours of duty need to be reapproved several times.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un tours an unnamed missile factory on August 31, 2025, according to state media.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 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
That indecision is really clear when Christian tours the studio, and finds Jesus’ team hard at work on a variety of interesting silhouettes and Ethan’s team floundering.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
What started out with Elisa Sunga, 35, from San Francisco, creating Cake Picnic for 15 friends in April last year, turned into an event that tours and draws in hundreds of strangers.
—Tanyel Mustafa, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tours
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The terms are frequently referenced by video game streamers.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Israel hit Doha, Qatar, an ally that has been hosting peace talks, neutralizing the president’s effort to persuade Hamas to accept terms for a ceasefire.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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Wherever this car travels, people double-take and triple-take.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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After a pause, the composition takes on a searching quality, as the melody travels from one instrument to the next, including a compelling viola solo performed by principal viola Maiya Papach, eventually fading out to nothing, leaving the audience suspended in uneasy quiet.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Swift’s most recent set to pass 150 turns before Midnights was Fearless (Taylor’s Version), which is now up to 175 stints on the tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dane Glasgow, a pedigreed tech exec who has had executive stints at Google and most recently Meta, has been hired as Paramount‘s Chief Product Officer.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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But Gen Z’s brief job tenures are much more complicated than what meets the eye; entry-level job postings have fallen 29% since January 2024, and alongside fewer opportunities, many are feeling underprepared and unsupported in their professional lives.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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As with many schools, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) had a myriad of hallmarks that students sought comfort in throughout their tenures on campus—and long after graduation too.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Several videos begin with Taddese’s friend, who wore a white shirt and gray pants, pushing a persondown as that individual trips him.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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In Bora Bora, trips with Bora Diving Center (by Eleuthera) are another good bet for seeing mantas and schooling eagle rays within the famous lagoon.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
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Transformative Conservation Travel Because TerraFauna journeys directly support the grassroots conservation organizations the company partners with, guests in turn are supporting on-the-ground efforts to protect endangered species, restore wild landscapes, and empower local communities.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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When Venus journeys through Leo’s Fixed fires, the love planet invites you to open your heart and step into the spotlight, whether with a daring fashion statement or a bold declaration of love.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Tours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tours. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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