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as in tournaments
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 seizures
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 bouts
Years before launching The Joe Rogan Experience in 2009, the star made a name for himself as an actor, comedian, and TV personality, appearing in the sitcoms Hardball and NewsRadio, and serving as a color commentator at UFC bouts.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
If the narrative behind Saint Cloud was Crutchfield's sobriety after confronting her previous bouts with alcohol, then Tigers Blood could be considered a glimpse into her life post-sobriety.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Your sleep may also become more refreshing, with fewer bouts of insomnia.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
Of those bouts, 12 were for UFC gold.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
In addition to his 55 professional MMA bouts, Cerrone won 21 performance bonuses.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
And Shields now regularly makes $1 million for her bouts.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
So goes my overall experience on the Ice Age Trail, a 40-day slog through pleasant but repetitive woods and along often-busy highways, alleviated by bouts of unexpected support and kindness from Wisconsin natives.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2024
The storm was strong enough to prompt some officials to urge people to delay travel home as snowplows would have a difficult time keeping roads clear during heavier bouts of snow.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
If the narrative behind Saint Cloud was Crutchfield's sobriety after confronting her previous bouts with alcohol, then Tigers Blood could be considered a glimpse into her life post-sobriety.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Your sleep may also become more refreshing, with fewer bouts of insomnia.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
Of those bouts, 12 were for UFC gold.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
In addition to his 55 professional MMA bouts, Cerrone won 21 performance bonuses.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
And Shields now regularly makes $1 million for her bouts.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
So goes my overall experience on the Ice Age Trail, a 40-day slog through pleasant but repetitive woods and along often-busy highways, alleviated by bouts of unexpected support and kindness from Wisconsin natives.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2024
The storm was strong enough to prompt some officials to urge people to delay travel home as snowplows would have a difficult time keeping roads clear during heavier bouts of snow.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouts
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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
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The separate East and West Division tournaments have games at home sites Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
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Lead poisoning, meanwhile, can be difficult to detect, but even small amounts can cause health problems in children, including developmental delays, learning difficulties and seizures.Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
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Taking a dosage too high could result in seizures and hospitalization.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Leather opera gloves were a popular red carpet accessory in 2024, with stars including Greta Lee, Selena Gomez and Ciara rocking them at high-profile events such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Baby2Baby Gala.Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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From strategic branding to exclusive events like the Red Carpet Gala, Nim ensures every participant maximizes the reach and influence of their work.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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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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Indeed, Pep Guardiola’s team have won just one of their last 12 fixtures in all competitions with Saturday’s defeat to Aston Villa dropping the defending Premier League champions down to seventh in the table, notably below Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth.Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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There is still much work to be done in criminal court, and our office will continue to diligently prosecute cases with integrity, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The vast majority of diabetes cases can be entirely prevented.Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Bouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouts. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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