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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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
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Presented by Golden Peak Live Entertainment, in collaboration with Proactiv Entertainment, RG Live, Senbla and Luna, the London edition will include a brand-new room created exclusively for this stop on the world tour.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Newport Mansions No Newport vacation is complete without touring at least one of its iconic Gilded Age mansions, which provides a vivid glimpse into the extravagance of America’s turn-of-the-century elite.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Live bootlegs of this tour (like Patriots of the Wasteland or Five Alive) definitely make the case that this lineup had a worthy album in them.
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The eras tour Denim has always kept one foot in the past but instead of the ’70s or ’90s, the bold, vibrant spirit of the ’80s is reshaping vintage design with a new perspective.
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Economist and author Alice Lassman, a (British) Gen Zer herself, has written for Business Insider about her personal disillusionment after her stint at Columbia led to a verbal, later rescinded offer to be an economist at USAID.—
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Then, a quick stint under the broiler crisps the edges, creating that irresistible combo of golden, crunchy exteriors and tender, middles.—
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The slim design makes this perfect for travelling, with easy stowing in suitcases or backpacks.—
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Despite the losses, Damon traveled to Texas and won the national title, dedicating the victory to his family and supporters.—
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Democrats counter that 2026 is different from any other election cycle in Abbott’s tenure, and recent independent polling has indicated dips in his job approval rating.—
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From the beginning of his tenure, and through the post-Covid period, the company operated in a golden era for athleisure, benefiting from the broad casualization of apparel and enjoying years of outsized growth as the only real large-scale player.—
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After becoming unlikely friends in college, the two make a pact to spend one-week every summer trekking around the world together as totally platonic travel companions.—
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For many years, Chicago media would trek to witness the weather predictions of our zoo weathercast creatures.—
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De Caché is a Spanish language term meaning high end or classy, general manager Oscar Escobar said.—
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Trump hasn’t used the act – which has only been invoked a handful of times in recent decades to suppress rioting – in either of his terms, but Walz expressed concern Wednesday that Minneapolis could be the tipping point if people protesting the shooting become violent.—
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Dellandrea was injured in the Sharks’ game on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets as his right leg struck the post after he was inadvertently tripped while driving to the net.—
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Any tease that the movie could possibly be about anything more — a love triangle, a recently deceased mother, a vet’s puzzlement that Hawaii doesn’t even have rabies — is nothing but a banana peel tripping the audience into expecting a narrative.—
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What an amazing group of women to journey through this mom-hood together!—
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Nature and cultural immersion remain key, with travelers seeking scenic escapes, heritage cities, and flexible, experience‑rich journeys that balance adventure, culture, and authenticity.—
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When John Wesley Powell voyaged through the Grand Canyon by boat in 1869, his expedition rested in this very spot, at the base of stone huts built by ancient Puebloans.—
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Based on Swift's blunt response, don't expect the Grammy-winning musician to follow in the footsteps any time soon of other celebrities like Katy Perry and William Shatner who have voyaged beyond Earth's atmosphere.—
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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