BOUT Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

bout

noun

ˈbau̇t

Definition of bout

as in tournament

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 case

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 bout Their initial August 2013 bout saw McGregor win via unanimous decision. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 That’s because a parasite called Cyclospora, which can contaminate raw produce and causes ferocious and long-lasting bouts of diarrheal illness, is making people sick across several states. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 The outlet also reported that Weinstein suffered heart failure due to a bout of pneumonia, and doctors have since placed the disgraced Weinstein Company mogul on an IV. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Years of crippling sanctions have paralysed the economy as accelerating bouts of mass nationwide protests have been put down by security forces with increasing force — culminating in the killing of thousands of demonstrators in January. — Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bout

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Noun

Cardwell has anchored the defense for a team that could contend for its second Summer League championship in six years after winning the tournament in 2021.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Captain Tim Ream entered the media area after the defeat, a shell of a man who had spent the previous days proudly leading the team throughout this tournament, playing in four US matches at this World Cup.

— David Close, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of tournament

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As of July 6, 23 cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in two of Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhoods, according to the New York City Department of Health.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Multiple references are made to an op-ed Weist wrote making a case for greater regulation of the private investigator industry.

— Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of case

Noun

Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
In an interview with Mental Floss, competitive eater Yasir Salem discusses how speed eaters will chew gum to strengthen their jaws to avoid fatigue during competitions.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of competition

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The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.

— Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Twice in recent days, the United States has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of attack

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In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Later Wednesday, Mexico City Health Secretary Nadine Gasman, told a news conference that another man, about 30, was treated by emergency personnel after suffering an epileptic seizure, convulsions, and gastrointestinal bleeding.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of seizure

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The Red Sox and Nationals turned a regular June game into the biggest baseball brawl of the season after Boston hothead Willson Contreras completely lost it.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
The Dodgers are in the midst of playing 13 games in 13 days, and Roberts wanted to make sure that the Japanese sensation got a break.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of game

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In France, more than 1,000 excess deaths were recorded during the heat spell, according to the country’s national public health agency.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Dettori retired as a jockey after taking some rides in Brazil following a spell racing in the United States, Britain's PA news agency reported.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

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