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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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
How about online courses that will teach you a new skill, like Excel spreadsheets?
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Devastation and grief coursed through the building, where the president and his aides were in a state of shock.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
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Noun
And, of course, both invite failure—often in public, with everyone watching.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
How about online courses that will teach you a new skill, like Excel spreadsheets?
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Kirk’s killing reverberates through Washington The fallout of Kirk’s killing is coursing through Washington, with Republican and Democratic lawmakers worried that violent attacks on political figures could become more common.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Devastation and grief coursed through the building, where the president and his aides were in a state of shock.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for course
Noun
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The paper addresses operational procedures, describing mechanical and electrical triggers, containment strategies for managing gases, and a full process timeline of roughly 335 minutes from initiation to material extraction.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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But on Wednesday, Roberts said, Scott's injury became an 'urgent matter,' necessitating the procedure, which has a recovery timetable of 1-2 weeks.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Founded by Rachel Katzman in 2017, Pvolve is a low-impact toning workout — available online and in-person for classes — prioritizing strength, stability and mobility.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Students in those schools have been unable to get their meals at lunch, to make it to classes on different floors or even to attend their neighborhood school.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These suburban residents hope that vigilance will prevent the process of neighbourhood change from beginning.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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But being prepared and open can make the process easier.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Desert View Drive, a 25-mile scenic route along Arizona Highway 64, is a low-key wonder that rewards those willing to wander slightly off the park’s busiest paths.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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The father and son had allegedly been walking along the path of Les Feixades, which is a popular hiking route that families take daily, when the tragedy occurred, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Arizona, almost half of the water flowing through the Central Arizona Project canal goes to Native American Tribes, meaning that Phoenix and its suburbs are going to face the lion’s share of the state’s cuts.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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In Flagler County, numerous docks flooded and waves were topping over some seawalls along a series of canals off the Intracoastal in Palm Coast, and a few inches of tidal flooding was reported in the oceanfront community of Flagler Beach, emergency officials told the weather service.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The shipborne system draws tracking data from the Baden-Württemberg’s TRS-4D AESA radar, integrated into its combat management system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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That would track with current projections, which have four movies expected to crack double digits in total nominations on Oscar morning.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The team traversed steep and uneven ground, overcame vertical drops of up to 60 feet (20 meters) using rope techniques and transformed a small underground site into a temporary base.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Several states along the East Coast have been issued warnings by the National Weather Service (NWS), after a nor’easter traversed the eastern seaboard this weekend bringing with it the threat of strong wind and heavy rain.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The timing of the deal comes as Big Tech firms race to secure scarce land, power, and compute capacity—the foundational resources underpinning the AI race.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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My heart was racing, but not with excitement.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Course.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/course. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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