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
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Spicy foods are often avoided during royal tours, though the rules are more relaxed when Middleton is eating at home.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 July 2026
In New York City, a flotilla of tall ships and military vessels will offer parade sails, tours of the ships and more over the July 4 weekend.
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Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Travis jumped in on his turn on stage with his beloved on her Eras tours.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
The 83-year-old singer and songwriter has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's National Patriot Award and has entertained troops on more than 30 United Service Organizations (USO) tours, according to Soldier Valley Spirits.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Private homes are often open for visitors during the annual Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk, which features tours of private homes designed by Wright and his contemporaries.
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Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
The Regional Transportation District's FreeRide along 16th Street offers history tours with each ride.
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Active travel is increasingly popular, and private trips offer significant advantages over traditional group tours.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
David Morgan,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Boat tours on the Loch also leave from Luss – provided you don’t miss the boarding call.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
The governor, in the meantime, tours the nation and world in pursuit of the next rung on the political ladder.
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George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
The North Carolina Estuarium is another highlight, with Pamlico River tours as well as 200 exhibits on estuaries and coastal rivers.
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Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
Booking tours 30 to 90 days in advance is standard for the more popular stops.
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Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2023 and still tours.
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Lisa Gutierrez
may 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Those at Pixar, in fact, were so charmed by Wallis’ tours that the author was asked to voice the role of the film’s sheriff.
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Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
One of the best things about Tripadvisor, other than the breadth of its content, is the ability to compare prices across a variety of activities, hotels, and tours all in one place.
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Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Explore the Environmental Learning Center, where boardwalk trails, kayak tours, and hands-on exhibits showcase the local ecosystem.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Spicy foods are often avoided during royal tours, though the rules are more relaxed when Middleton is eating at home.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 July 2026
In New York City, a flotilla of tall ships and military vessels will offer parade sails, tours of the ships and more over the July 4 weekend.
—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Travis jumped in on his turn on stage with his beloved on her Eras tours.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
The 83-year-old singer and songwriter has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's National Patriot Award and has entertained troops on more than 30 United Service Organizations (USO) tours, according to Soldier Valley Spirits.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Private homes are often open for visitors during the annual Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk, which features tours of private homes designed by Wright and his contemporaries.
—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
The Regional Transportation District's FreeRide along 16th Street offers history tours with each ride.
—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Active travel is increasingly popular, and private trips offer significant advantages over traditional group tours.
—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Verb
Lee Cowan tours what is described as an immersive experience in the life and legacy of the 26th president, as well as the nature that shaped both Roosevelt and his vision of America.
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David Morgan,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Boat tours on the Loch also leave from Luss – provided you don’t miss the boarding call.
—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
The governor, in the meantime, tours the nation and world in pursuit of the next rung on the political ladder.
—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
The North Carolina Estuarium is another highlight, with Pamlico River tours as well as 200 exhibits on estuaries and coastal rivers.
—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
Booking tours 30 to 90 days in advance is standard for the more popular stops.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2023 and still tours.
—
Lisa Gutierrez
may 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Those at Pixar, in fact, were so charmed by Wallis’ tours that the author was asked to voice the role of the film’s sheriff.
—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
One of the best things about Tripadvisor, other than the breadth of its content, is the ability to compare prices across a variety of activities, hotels, and tours all in one place.
—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tours
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Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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There will be an official reception attended by Iraq’s prime minister, senior government officials and religious leaders before the cortege travels to the Imam Ali Shrine, an important pilgrimage site for Shiite Muslims.
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This week, Madonna time travels back to the Eighties and dances the night away at a famous discotheque, R&B crooner Destin Conrad dives into reggae rhythms, and Rico Nasty teams back up with Kenneth Blume for a glittery new track.
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The 2008 first-round draft pick from East Carolina rushed for 9,651 yards during a 10-year career that included stints with the Titans (2008-13), New York Jets (2014) and Arizona Cardinals (2015-17).
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James was drafted by the Cavaliers in 2003 and spent 11 years with the franchise across two stints.
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The jukebox musical is built from Keys’ catalogue of R&B and soul hits, a semi-autobiographical story that treks through her Manhattan upbringing.
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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.
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Pelosi — a San Francisco Democrat with one of the longest tenures in the House who, over the last decade, became one of the strongest voices opposed to Trump — presents a branding challenge for a campus and academic center with nonpartisan missions.
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Although the context of their tenures could not be more different, there are five key lessons to be learned from Greenspan’s legacy, which could potentially elevate Warsh’s leadership at the Fed during the current economic and geopolitical turbulence.
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Early on in the clip, Jake Johnson’s former tennis star Dusty Boyd trips over the net and injures his wrist in a bad way.
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Longer trips sail to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.
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Canoe journeys through the surrounding waterways will be led by Homalco guides, whose people were long recognized among the region’s finest maritime navigators.
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As the sun journeys through your polar-opposite sign, Cancer season puts partnerships of every kind under the microscope, from romance and friendship to business agreements and recurring conflicts.
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