as in competitions
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 tournaments
Along with this change, the runaway use of transfer portals, major conference consolidation and realignment, and changes in national tournaments will likely continue.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The separate East and West Division tournaments have games at home sites Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
—Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
After a memorable 2024, 2025 promises to be a year of more historic firsts and blockbuster tournaments in the world of women’s soccer.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Then, Sarmiento was barely able to put together a five-girl team for the middle school’s sports tournaments.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Also, 5 sets at the majors for men is ridiculous, especially with the overload of tournaments, timing, late night schedules, and travel.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The chess federation said Friday that longstanding rules prohibit jeans at those tournaments, and players are lodged nearby to make sartorial switch-ups easy if needed.
—CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
Also, too often there are too many empty seats at women’s tournaments, making the sport look like a minor league affair during so many weeks.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Carlsen won both tournaments in both 2022 and 2023.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2024
Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The separate East and West Division tournaments have games at home sites Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
—Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
After a memorable 2024, 2025 promises to be a year of more historic firsts and blockbuster tournaments in the world of women’s soccer.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Then, Sarmiento was barely able to put together a five-girl team for the middle school’s sports tournaments.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Also, 5 sets at the majors for men is ridiculous, especially with the overload of tournaments, timing, late night schedules, and travel.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The chess federation said Friday that longstanding rules prohibit jeans at those tournaments, and players are lodged nearby to make sartorial switch-ups easy if needed.
—CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
Also, too often there are too many empty seats at women’s tournaments, making the sport look like a minor league affair during so many weeks.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Carlsen won both tournaments in both 2022 and 2023.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournaments
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With 11 goals and three assists across 23 appearances in all competitions, Diaz is thriving up front under Arne Slot and was the star player in a stunning 6-3 victory at Tottenham Hotspur.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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This decision put a question mark on their participation in future competitions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Many events draw attention to the importance of environmentally friendly lifestyles.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Communities throughout San Diego County will celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 25) with festivals, cleanups and other events to help take care of the planet, starting in local neighborhoods.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Their expertise in navigating complex investment opportunities and success in sports will provide Legacy MC with the resources and guidance needed to push for championships and solidify our place in NASCAR for years to come.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Johnson himself is no stranger to NASCAR success, having won seven Cup Series championships in a stellar career.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Tournaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournaments. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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