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
But if the bench doesn’t inspire much confidence in Willard to utilize it, that means more minutes for the starting five, which can have a cumulative effect on that group — and outside expectations of a deep run in the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
As a result, Providence’s goal must be to build towards the Big East tournament.
—Jim Root, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
After winning her first match, she was knocked out of the tournament in the next round.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
Hagerty was healthy enough to make program history with its first duals state tournament victory.
—Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
As a result, Providence’s goal must be to build towards the Big East tournament.
—Jim Root, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
After winning her first match, she was knocked out of the tournament in the next round.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
Hagerty was healthy enough to make program history with its first duals state tournament victory.
—Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournament
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An 18-year-old Button first came to prominence in 1948, winning Olympic gold in St. Moritz, Switzerland, by being the first skater to land a double axel in competition.—
David K. Li,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Some sports seem intent on consolidating seasons or shortening games while others are adding inventory or fostering spin-off competitions.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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The event comes as an Arctic blast affects more than half the U.S. population.—
Aïda Amer,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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While Musk was busy rubbing elbows with other billionaires at the event — namely, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Bezos' fiancée, Lauren Sanchez — all eyes were on Musk and Zilis' interaction, as the two keep their exact relationship status private.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Mizzou women’s squad has yet to win an SEC game this season.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Many of those prospects are expected to be key contributors immediately to help a Wisconsin team that finished 5-7 last season and missed a bowl game for the first time in 23 years.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The City Section will host championship soccer games at L.A. Valley College and Pasadena City College. ...—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Two days later, Quillan then scored the overtime winner in the national championship game to crown Quinnipiac NCAA champions.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The season opens March 14 with two matches: Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit and Orlando Pride vs. Chicago Stars.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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Elsewhere, Phaedra meets up with her speed-dating match, Cheick, from Sweet Tea’s event last week.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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Last fall, in-person celebrity lookalike contests in major cities like New York and Chicago went viral online.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2025
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Participation in one campaign, sweepstakes/contest or the Giveaway does not constitute participation into any other.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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With the inaugural event proving the concept, four sport-specific tourneys are now on deck, with The Pro FTB teeing off at PGA Frisco, outside of Dallas, from March 21-23.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Michigan and Louisville are also candidates to go from last place to the tourney.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Tournament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournament. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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