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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
After initially stumbling out of the gate with Butler in and out of the lineup due to health issues, Miami has now won three straight bouts, and five of its last seven games.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The analysts expect bouts of volatility but think Lilly is a must-own core holding.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Like the son who succeeded him, Hafez al-Assad tolerated little dissent with oppression widespread and periodic bouts of extreme state violence.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Douglas revealed making it as an actor and a Oscar winner required him to overcome early bouts of stage fright.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
His last four wins have all come in title bouts over former world champions, with seven of his last eight (wins) coming by finish.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Thousands of ordinary South Koreans, many of whom have vivid memories of the country's previous bouts of martial law in the Cold War era, came out to protest.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Concerns over rising sea levels along the West Coast have increased recently due to extended bouts of extreme weather.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Both bouts are for championships.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The analysts expect bouts of volatility but think Lilly is a must-own core holding.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Like the son who succeeded him, Hafez al-Assad tolerated little dissent with oppression widespread and periodic bouts of extreme state violence.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Douglas revealed making it as an actor and a Oscar winner required him to overcome early bouts of stage fright.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
His last four wins have all come in title bouts over former world champions, with seven of his last eight (wins) coming by finish.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Thousands of ordinary South Koreans, many of whom have vivid memories of the country's previous bouts of martial law in the Cold War era, came out to protest.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Concerns over rising sea levels along the West Coast have increased recently due to extended bouts of extreme weather.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Both bouts are for championships.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouts
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That’s because there was only one bid each for both the 2030 and 2034 tournaments – Spain, Portugal and Morocco have been named joint hosts of the World Cup in six years’ time, whereas Saudi Arabia has been awarded the 2034 edition.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fan favorite Bob Does Sports has had tremendous success with its Breezy Golf tournaments attracting advertisers and followers alike.Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Reporters at those two publications, as well as at the Washington Post, were the targets of the media record seizures.Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The report by the DOJ's inspector general, Michael Horowitz, released Tuesday, highlights sweeping data seizures targeting two Democratic lawmakers, Representatives Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell, and 43 congressional staffers.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The problem is the hedge fund typically generates lots of taxable events that are not necessarily immediate income or asset value to the customer.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The brand uses these IRL events to promote and sell its own tequila beverage Have a Day similar to the Nelk Boys’ Happy Dad Hard Seltzer which also markets its drink in local store appearances.Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Gracenote product offers a single application program interface, or API, that covers more than 150 different league and competitions.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The legal capacity is 10 rounds in New York except for guns used at competitions or ranges.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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For The Times) Black youth make up about 40% of all cases of missing people in America but just 15% of the country’s overall youth population.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mega-doses should instead be reserved for cases of severe deficiency, and must be prescribed by a doctor.Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Bouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouts. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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