of course

phrase

Synonyms of of coursenext
1
: following the ordinary way or procedure
will be done as a matter of course
2
: as might be expected
Of course we will go.

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Having both arrived just a few days ago, these were good starts, but of course more is expected. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Kids’ activities abound, of course, including a scavenger hunt and outdoor Disney movie nights. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 And, of course, more miles driven equates to more maintenance that needs to be performed. Kevin Williams, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 All three of those autumnal signals – coupled with a pumpkin spice latte, of course – give fall its unique feel and look. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of course

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“Of course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20course. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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