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as in procedure
a way of acting or proceeding
the president's usual course has been to obtain advice from several people and then make up his own mind
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as in class
a series of lectures on a subject
a course on American history from the colonial period to the present
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as in process
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
set out on the course that would lead to a college degree
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as in canal
an open man-made passageway for water
the Erie Canal was replaced by a much larger course, the New York State Barge Canal
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as in to track
to go after or on the track of
after coursing the conspirators for months, the federal agents closed in and made the arrests
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as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
once the threat of terrorism became apparent, fighter jets began coursing that corridor on a daily basis
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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
racehorses coursing down the track
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Recent Examples of course
Lucas Schaefer
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Among those hit by police projectiles were several Times reporters in the course of covering protests in downtown L.A. over the past few days.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Clare Morell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Of course, the drama (and charisma) that courses through her records has also shown up in her acclaimed acting career, marked by roles in Silkwood, Mask, and Moonstruck (the latter of which won her an Oscar).
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Over the course of the summer, Nathaniel begins to transform.
—Lucas Schaefer
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Among those hit by police projectiles were several Times reporters in the course of covering protests in downtown L.A. over the past few days.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Verb
Now is the time for the U.S. to course correct and disentangle.
—Clare Morell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Of course, the drama (and charisma) that courses through her records has also shown up in her acclaimed acting career, marked by roles in Silkwood, Mask, and Moonstruck (the latter of which won her an Oscar).
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for course
Noun
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The parliamentarian’s office is responsible for determining if the package adheres to the Byrd Rule, named after the late Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia, who was considered one of the masters of Senate procedure.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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The app includes features for travelers entering under the Visa Waiver Program to complete certain airport procedures.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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The team has already seen great success in the European Le Mans Series with a LMP2 class win at the season opener in Barcelona and an overall win in Le Castellet.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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China is refitting its Type 094 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) with longer-range missiles and developing both a new class of SSBN and a new type of nuclear-capable bomber aircraft, further enhancing the country's nuclear triad, according to the report.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Only use tools and sites that support the secure Login With Amazon authentication process.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Access to state-of-the-art textile manufacturing equipment is necessary to help improve processes at the nation’s plants, both in order to drive efficiency and cost-competitiveness.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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Plus, lighthouse fans can find more than 100 beacons along the route.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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Pablo Torre is also expected to go, and follow a similar route to Victor. Barcelona would like to have the player at hand to return if he is sold.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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During delivery, the newborn’s head became stuck in the vaginal canal in a complicated medical event known as shoulder dystocia, according to Taylor and Ross’ lawsuit against St. Julian and Southern Regional Medical Center.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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Then into motorboats for hair-raising dashes through tortuous canals and across rough water to dams far back in some vast marsh.—
Nash Buckingham,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
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With glossy pages, this book tracks the evolution of Claude’s prolific work across her entire career, from poems to photographic portraits and photomontages, to essays, word games and text collages.—
Dylin Hardcastle
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Orlando Sentinel Florida’s House speaker stood up to DeSantis, and shifted the power dynamics Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida would normally be traversing the state this time of year, trumpeting his legislative accomplishments and the fellow Republican lawmakers who had fallen in line to achieve them.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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While there have been hundreds of successful expeditions across the Mid-Atlantic, the North Atlantic is less frequently traversed by solo ocean rowers and teams.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Once Angelo, of all people, eventually drafted Forte in the second round, Baratz raced to the offices of his colleagues, throwing his hands to the sky.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Investigators raced to check jail phone logs to see who might have known ahead of time.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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“Course.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/course. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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