ˈtu̇r-nə-mənt
as in competition
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a golf tournament in which professionals compete against amateurs
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Recent Examples of tournament
The tournament’s winner will be determined by total points, with the first tiebreaker being the goal difference, followed by the most goals scored.
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Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
That fact raised the stakes for the 4 Nations tournament, which the NHL created as a replacement this season for the more traditional All-Star Game.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
Earlier in the tournament, fans in Montreal booed the U.S. national anthem before Team USA's first game against Finland.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2025
The goal was especially important because away goals are the tiebreaker in this tournament.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
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Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
That fact raised the stakes for the 4 Nations tournament, which the NHL created as a replacement this season for the more traditional All-Star Game.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
Earlier in the tournament, fans in Montreal booed the U.S. national anthem before Team USA's first game against Finland.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2025
The goal was especially important because away goals are the tiebreaker in this tournament.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournament
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Tune in on Sunday to see which team will get the victory in this 2025 ICC Champions Trophy competition.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Sunday’s performance will kick off with Anthony, and will be followed by a set from Venezuelan comedian George Harris, the song competition, and Bacilos as the grand finale.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Commission’s recent Enforcement Advisory to the radio industry as a whole stated that manipulating airplay based on artist participation in station events without proper disclosure violates federal laws.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Most events—about six out of every 10—had at least some seats selling below face value, with a third of tickets sold within a month of the game going for below the original price.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Forward/center Dwight Powell and Caleb Martin were out for their most recent game, a blowout loss on Sunday at Golden State.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2025
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The fun, family-friendly restaurant features games, firepits, contests, live music, and theatrical shows, and its menu has all kinds of classics.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Vikings made it to the NFC championship in 2017 (Minneapolis Miracle) with a similar lightning-in-the-bottle QB: Case Keenum.—
Mark Puleo,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Eagles' iconic running back Steve Van Buren scored from five yards out and Philadelphia had its first NFL championship.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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And a hockey match between the U.S. and Canada is going to be must-see TV.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Williams has not played since losing in the first round of the Miami Open in March 2024 and hasn’t won a match on tour since August 2023.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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That could change dramatically depending on how the Jayhawks fare in their final three contests.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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Highsmith had appeared in 46 straight games before receiving five DNP-CDs (did not play, coach’s decision) in the last six contests.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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The ferocity of the 4 Nations tourney has turned the concept of a bloodless, anodyne All-Star break on its ear.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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What would be so embarrassing bout a 3 on 3 tourney??—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Tournament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournament. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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