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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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Along with this change, the runaway use of transfer portals, major conference consolidation and realignment, and changes in national tournaments will likely continue.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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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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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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Cena won his first WWE Championship at WrestleMania 21 against JBL and followed it with victories over Triple H and Shawn Michaels in consecutive WrestleMania main events.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Speaking at Deadline's Contenders TV in April, the showrunner confirmed that season 2 will take place 10 months after the events of season 1.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 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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In some cases, including Louisiana, congressional maps get redrawn to ensure minority voters represent a majority of those within a district.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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The ruling comes shortly after the Court reversed another capital conviction in a different state due to prosecutorial misconduct, highlighting concerns over consistency in death penalty cases.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Bouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouts. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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