Thesaurus results for TRIATHLONS

triathlons

noun

plural of triathlon

as in tournaments

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Recent Examples of triathlons Erica Fox was a swimmer and triathlete who had done two half-Ironmans and numerous other triathlons and who for almost 20 years did an annual triathlon called Escape From Alcatraz, her father said. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025

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Noun

Players can sign up for lessons, free play, events and tournaments on their website.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
Six are Grand Slam champions—Serena and Venus Williams, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu and Osaka—and the seventh, Elina Svitolina, has won 20 tournaments on tour.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of tournaments

Noun

But attorney general nominee Todd Blanche is still short of 50 votes, Democrats aren’t ready to vote on cryptocurrency legislation, and finishing the college sports bill this week looks challenging.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026
That applies to organisations such as cafes, leisure centres, gyms and hairdressers, as well as public toilets, local sports clubs with at least 25 members, hospital wards, domestic violence shelters and rape-crisis shelters.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of sports

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Outside of the tax world, one of the biggest stories focused on FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in a new company that would control the commercial operations of the World Cup and other major competitions.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The pivot came after widespread backlash and vows from all 55 members of UEFA (the Union of European Football Associations) to boycott future FIFA competitions if the plans went through.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of competitions

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Check the calendar for events like euchre and bingo tourneys, and scheduled food truck lineups.

— Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026
In addition to men’s, women’s and senior amateur tourneys, check into the Frost Off event at Kennedy, the Elk Scat Scramble at Evergreen and the Master’s Scramble at Willis Case.

— Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 14 May 2026

Definition of tourneys

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The day also included tandem contests, where multiple dogs, as well as dogs and humans, shared the surfboard.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Florida’s August primary election is here, offering voters the opportunity to cast ballots in contests that will set up November clashes for governor, Congress and the state Legislature, and decide local races and referenda in counties and cities.

— Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of contests

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The chain of events that led to another extermination began when Lauren Cohan’s Maggie and Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s Negan captured their season 2 nemesis, the Dama (Lisa Emery), after the big bad had her men attack them.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Special events, like one in San Francisco, will combine live coverage with scientific discussions and unique performances.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of events

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The creator of vivid, indelible fantasies for women to try on and to embody was also a fragile and anguished man, troubled throughout his life by alcohol, drug dependency, and bouts of debilitating depression.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
The event, featuring 14 bouts, kicks off with an early start, streaming exclusively on Paramount+.

— Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of bouts

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The event includes tailgate games and interactive experiences on the field, a DJ and autographs from coach Brent Key and Tech players.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Houston came into Monday’s games with a 58-55 record, which is good for first place in the AL West.

— David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

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