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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He adds: "England might want to slow things down more to allow the players time to recover between bouts of high intensity play."

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Chiarella takes time between bouts of danger to show affection and intimacy that, in defiance of teen-slasher formula, isn’t immediately penalized with sadism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

This will cause bouts of declines, which will curb just how high these stocks go.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

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

Each fencer had to fence three bouts, one against each of the members of the other team in the same weapon.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad