tourneys

noun

Definition of tourneysnext
plural of tourney
as in tournaments
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize progressed to the final round of the tennis tourney

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  1. tournaments
  2. events
  3. competitions
Noun
  • In the late sixties, a handful of English teams travelled to the States and represented NASL sides in lucrative tournaments, with Villa being Atlanta’s representation.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The five remaining sides played double round-robin tournaments in efforts to increase the number of fixtures, but the league was a sinking ship.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • McGregor is part-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and is often among the most vocal on social media during the promotion’s events.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Insurers can use their unique insights into risk to shape effective policies, including stronger building codes, floodplain management, and cutting carbon pollution, all of which prevent or reduce losses from extreme weather events.
    Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of events
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of competitions
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“Tourneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourneys. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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