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as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
undoubtedly the team's best wrestler, he hasn't lost a bout yet
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as in case
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
she's currently suffering from a bout of the flu
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Recent Examples of bout
Francis was admitted to Gemelli hospital Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened.
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
In the second of two strawweight bouts on the UFC London card, Molly McCann faces Alexia Thainara.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Try these tips instead Don’t turn to the dark side of insomnia
Having an occasional bout of insomnia is common, said sleep specialist Jennifer Mundt, an associate clinical professor of family and preventive medicine at the University of Utah who sees patients at the school’s Sleep Wake Center.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
My trusty spreadsheet looked at a study by Upgraded Points, a financial information website, which eyeballed pay and price patterns from late 2020 – just as the worst bout of inflation in 40 years was percolating – through 2024.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
In the second of two strawweight bouts on the UFC London card, Molly McCann faces Alexia Thainara.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Try these tips instead Don’t turn to the dark side of insomnia
Having an occasional bout of insomnia is common, said sleep specialist Jennifer Mundt, an associate clinical professor of family and preventive medicine at the University of Utah who sees patients at the school’s Sleep Wake Center.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
My trusty spreadsheet looked at a study by Upgraded Points, a financial information website, which eyeballed pay and price patterns from late 2020 – just as the worst bout of inflation in 40 years was percolating – through 2024.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bout
Noun
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The projections will be updated after the completion of every tournament game.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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The team then had to fly to Spokane, Washington, for the next round of the tournament.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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In many cases, these startups rely on partnerships with banks or insurers behind the scenes, effectively becoming a slick user interface on top of more traditional financial institutions.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, in her second Combs case ruling today, US District Judge Jennifer Rochon rejected a Jane Doe motion to keep her real intently hidden.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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Start before your competition Start looking before your competition heats up.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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The commission has sought to bolster E.U. e-commerce sales competition while targeting companies selling unsafe and counterfeit products.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Astringent attack followed by a dense, chewy and edgy mid palate rich with flavors of fudge, chocolate and black cherries; on the finish—toffee, brownies and an explosion of red cherries.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Palestine Red Crescent Society said four of its ambulances had been surrounded after responding to an Israeli attack in Rafah.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Such violent celestial events may have left a clue in ancient rocks in the form of a rare element.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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These events are all part of the changing world order, a critical concept of vital importance.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The egg seizures are outpacing border officials' interception of fentanyl.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Subsequent seizures then led doctors to find a tumor in her brain, which was supposedly directly related to her original diagnosis.—
Sara Belcher,
People.com,
28 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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The film failed to cast a spell on audiences with total takings of $87.3 million in its opening weekend, 13% less than forecast.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Shrek must find Fiona and reverse the spell before time runs out.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Bout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bout. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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