Definition of corpsnext
as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity a reporter who is widely respected throughout the press corps

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Recent Examples of corps Still, one path includes trading for a traditional starter, moving Erick Fedde to the bullpen and then deepening the relief corps with their younger arms. Will Sammon, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The memo was sent to the entire volunteer corps at the center as its future remains uncertain. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026 The Toreros return a veteran corps, with leading scorers Kylie Ray and Olivia Owens both back for 2026-27. Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026 Trump’s particular hostility toward the press corps— and his years-long boycott of the dinner throughout his entire first term — was top of mind throughout the evening for all in attendance, including the president. Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for corps
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Noun
  • And in perhaps the most anticipated pre-match event, five historically Black fraternities and sororities captivated fans with their signature stroll performances in the Current Landing Town Square.
    PJ Green July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • According to the arrest warrants, the two victims were told to go to two different locations as part of Kappa Alpha Psi’s alumni chapter membership process where they would be tested on fraternity history.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Software developers, whose profession has been transformed by AI and suffered dramatic job losses since 2022, are back in demand with postings rising 14%.
    Irina Anghel, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • One minute Tony Romo is CBS Sports’ lead NFL analyst, looking forward to another season at the top of his profession.
    Greg Cote August 2, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In the mid-1960s, the festival expanded from an intimate get-together among church members to a cultural exchange for the greater Sacramento community.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • What to do nearby In the same building, slide into the Social Club Grooming Company Barbershop for a trim and community, or Paramita to browse (and listen) to vinyl with a glass of wine in hand.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns had no shortage of Shield callbacks, but all of them landed amid a 12-year story of brotherhood, betrayal and bitterness.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Curaçaoan legend is the eighth Hall of Famer from the hallowed 1990s Atlanta Braves brotherhood.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 27 July 2026

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“Corps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corps. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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