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
Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
PierPride hosts several other fundraisers throughout the year, including a dinner at Fisherman’s Restaurant at the base of the pier and coastal tours aboard Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching boats, which launched from the San Clemente Pier decades ago before moving to the harbor.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Of course, modern pop tours are equally marked by their surprise covers and surprise guests.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Kurt Caz, a white South African social-media star with millions of followers across platforms, first gained popularity through filming his defiant tours of dangerous neighborhoods in countries such as Venezuela and Kenya.
—T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
The Prince and Princess of Wales’ visit to Northern Ireland included tours of organizations providing creative and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people in the regions rural areas.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
A little over 10 years ago, Micah Nelson‘s career took a very unexpected diversion when Neil Young asked him, his brother Lukas, and Lukas’ band Promise of the Real to back him on a series of albums, tours, and even a film that kept everyone busy until the pandemic hit.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
The wild tours include technical climbing and the cave’s highest ladder system.
—Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Ghost tours will also take place every Wednesday in October.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
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
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
Noun
Vineyards like Bodega Ribas provide tours and tasting menus with a reservation (from €31 per person).
—Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
PierPride hosts several other fundraisers throughout the year, including a dinner at Fisherman’s Restaurant at the base of the pier and coastal tours aboard Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching boats, which launched from the San Clemente Pier decades ago before moving to the harbor.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Of course, modern pop tours are equally marked by their surprise covers and surprise guests.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Kurt Caz, a white South African social-media star with millions of followers across platforms, first gained popularity through filming his defiant tours of dangerous neighborhoods in countries such as Venezuela and Kenya.
—T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
The Prince and Princess of Wales’ visit to Northern Ireland included tours of organizations providing creative and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people in the regions rural areas.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
A little over 10 years ago, Micah Nelson‘s career took a very unexpected diversion when Neil Young asked him, his brother Lukas, and Lukas’ band Promise of the Real to back him on a series of albums, tours, and even a film that kept everyone busy until the pandemic hit.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
The wild tours include technical climbing and the cave’s highest ladder system.
—Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Ghost tours will also take place every Wednesday in October.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tours
Noun
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See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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What does winter look like in terms of snow?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Washington travels to Dallas, where both teams badly need a victory.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The busy freeway travels directly through the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base for nearly 20 miles, with no other major thoroughfares in the region.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her previous stints have forged her feminine aesthetic and penchant for eveningwear and party dressing.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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There were two or three stints in rehab which didn’t quite seem to take.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 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,
17 Oct. 2025
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Executives at the group tend to have long tenures, and move easily between hard and soft luxury brands.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unlike overlapping or hook-and-eye designs that can get tricky, the zipper makes bathroom trips much easier—an incredibly practical feature.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Dunkin’ Donuts, Mister Softee, trips to Bridgeport with her sister and her mother, a shabby zoo or a museum.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This collection journeys through faith, womanhood, and community, and much more.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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When Venus journeys through Virgo, affection looks like cooking a meal for someone, fixing what’s broken or showing up in quiet, consistent ways.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Tours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tours. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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