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bouts

NOUN

period of time in which something occurs

Synonyms

STRONGEST

round session spell tour

STRONG

course fit go run shift stint stretch tear term trick turn

Antonyms

STRONG

stagnation

NOUN

competitive fight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

battle boxing match competition contest encounter match round struggle

STRONG

bat engagement go set-to

Example Sentences

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Despite frequent bouts of seasickness, Field undertook dozens of crossings between New York and London, seeking investors and cultivating government support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Now, before that, I’d had two bad bouts of bronchitis, one after the next.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Usyk, meanwhile, is one of boxing's most decorated fighters; an Olympic gold medallist, undisputed cruiserweight champion and two-time undisputed heavyweight champion who remains unbeaten in 24 professional bouts.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Wardley's rise has been one of boxing's more unlikely stories - from working in recruitment and competing in white-collar bouts to becoming world champion.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

A large, robust, athletic man, Washington was plagued by headaches, stomach troubles, and bouts of rheumatism—a painful condition affecting the joints such as knees and elbows.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis