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noun

ˈtu̇r How to pronounce tour (audio)
Definition of tournext
as in stint
a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position asked the soldiers to consider signing up for a second tour of duty

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verb

as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance thought it would be lots of fun to tour all over Europe this summer

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Recent Examples of tour
Noun
Migliaccio said travelers can also use social media to highlight experiences beyond the same famous photo spots, including cooking classes, wine tours and other parts of the island. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 This year’s whirlwind press tours, however, have brought standout footwear looks both within and beyond her realm of quintessential stiletto pumps. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
Per the outlet, the big rig was transporting touring equipment from Tuesday night’s Seattle show. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 The surviving members of the Grateful Dead toured together in many incarnations over the years, but Dead and Company was the most popular one by a significant margin. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour
  1. stint
  2. travel
  3. tenure
  4. trek
  5. term
  6. trip
  7. journey
  8. voyage
Noun
  • Although there doesn’t seem to be major concern for Webb, an IL stint hasn’t been ruled out.
    — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • His brief stint lasted a year, with his two runway shows landing more like a playlist of Tom Ford’s greatest hits than a proposition for its revitalization.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of stint
Verb
  • Against all odds, Nene takes the road less traveled and apologizes.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • From a design-forward city escape to an eco-friendly island retreat (and a uniquely historic getaway coming soon), discover what Patina can offer globe-trotters interested in a transformative way of traveling through life and through the world.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of travel
Noun
  • His tenure included the COVID-19 pandemic, UCLA’s transition from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten and the advent of NIL and revenue sharing.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Johnson’s mayoral tenure has been marked by an inability to work with Springfield, a skill deficiency displayed by his staunch allies at the teachers union and the aligned board members on the CBOE.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of tenure
Verb
  • This is how designers came up with a trekking pole that packs 10 tools, a telescope that doubles as a flashlight, and a sleeping bag that can be worn as a poncho or used as a hammock.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
  • After Only Murders In the Building‘s sleuthing trio of Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) trekked to London for the upcoming Season 6, the writers room of the Hulu mystery comedy series is on the move too.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of trek
Noun
  • Simply put, acknowledging the reality—even if the administration won’t state it in these terms—of avoiding a further, major military campaign as the conflict drags on.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In relationships, the informal term refers to spouses who remain together while reducing their emotional effort, communication or involvement in the relationship.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of term
Verb
  • The defense tried to trip Wright up over his ethical complications and criminal record — a year and a half in federal prison for money laundering and marijuana sales.
    — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The fourth hour began haphazardly as the Today With Jenna & Sheinelle camera operator tripped over a chair during their intro segment.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of trip
Verb
  • Mackelprang is an avid hiker who frequently journeys alone, PEOPLE understands.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the missing are Hindu pilgrims, who were journeying to Kailash Mansarovar, a high-altitude site in Tibet revered by Hindus and Buddhists.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of journey
Verb
  • However, when her island's resources are threatened, Moana embraces her ancestors' voyaging heritage and heads out to sea to find Maui, deliver the heart of Te Fiti (which Maui stole back in the day) and save her people.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026
  • When a blight hits the island, the result of a curse that began when Maui stole a gem representing the heart of the goddess Te Fiti, Moana gets her quest and excuse to voyage — to find the missing Maui and force him to return the stone.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 July 2026
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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