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
Ohtani struck out Mike Trout on a full-count pitch to give Japan its third WBC title in the last five tournaments.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Reyna was named man of the match and best player of the tournament.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
For the women's tournament, surprise, praise and criticism — mainly from South Carolina — came swiftly, as UCLA earned the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Something to watch: All games in the tournament a week or more after the transfer portal opens for college basketball on March 24.
—Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Reyna was named man of the match and best player of the tournament.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
For the women's tournament, surprise, praise and criticism — mainly from South Carolina — came swiftly, as UCLA earned the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Something to watch: All games in the tournament a week or more after the transfer portal opens for college basketball on March 24.
—Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournament
Noun
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Now 6-0 with the UFC, Pimblett looks to take a step up in competition against Chandler.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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With the reduction of public offerings, the youth sports programming gap was filled by private clubs and leagues, which placed more emphasis on athleticism, competition and sometimes elite-style training.—
Mark Rerick,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Coordinate Non-Event Marketing Integrated marketing keeps the event benefits going.—
Karolyn Raphael,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Koster previously won silver in the event at the 2015 European Indoor Championships and had finished second in her qualifying race before the incident in the final this weekend.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Other highlights include a leafy green courtyard and a ping pong and games room.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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And that message should come to him via the sport and its players union and also from fans, whose statement begins with low attendance but should also be heard loudly from fans at the games.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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A lot of things have always really celebrated the shell, the man in Black, the stats, the championships, the wins, the success, the whole persona.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Tickets for Sunday's championship game start at around $40.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Tactically, there were four defining features of Brighton’s approach to the match: the 5-4-1 mid-block, a physical midfield with a clear second-ball strategy, wingers attacking the back post (rather than dribbling) and the straight corners targeting Webster, referenced above.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Sample Local Campania Pizza, Wines and Limoncello Local Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo white wines are crisp with vigorous acidity and a sound match for pairing with seafood.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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He's gone over 40 points in three straight games, and he's scored at least 37 points in five of his last eight contests.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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In what was expected to be a scrappy and defensive-minded contest, the Magic were beaten by the Rockets in dominant fashion Monday night.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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Harris, the Jayhawks’ longtime veteran point guard who will be done with college basketball once KU’s tourney run concludes, has one last piece of insight for eventual successors on the hardwood.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Turnaround time Louisville went from 8 wins under Kenny Payne last year to 27-7 and ACC tourney runner-ups in the Cardinals’ first season under Pat Kelsey.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Tournament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournament. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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