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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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Those bouts of turbulence proved to be short-lived, and traders started rushing into markets in a wager that the war wouldn’t persist for long.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Wilson signed off: “I think the U.S. equity market will grind higher for the rest of the year with intermittent bouts of volatility.”

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

For some parts of Asia, an El Nino can bring bouts of intense rain and provoke flooding, which could impact sectors like southern China's late-season rice harvest, added Isaad.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Verhoeven will box for the first time since 2014 when he faces Usyk, who is unbeaten in 24 professional bouts.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“I was a Girl Scout. I’m always prepared for my inevitable bouts of hunger.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed