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
Besides Sandlin, the Angels have the usual corps of veteran major-league relievers coming to camp on minor-league deals.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The women in the corps are swans because of a spell cast on them by a sorcerer named von Rothbart.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
DeMario Douglas, one of New England’s wide receivers, said the trust Maye has developed with his receiving corps has been vital to the Patriots’ success this year.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Seattle’s linebacker corps has played above expectations, but the Seahawks must secure an offseason pairing for Ernest Jones IV, 26, who earned a second-team All-Pro selection after recording five interceptions and 126 tackles.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The women in the corps are swans because of a spell cast on them by a sorcerer named von Rothbart.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
DeMario Douglas, one of New England’s wide receivers, said the trust Maye has developed with his receiving corps has been vital to the Patriots’ success this year.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Seattle’s linebacker corps has played above expectations, but the Seahawks must secure an offseason pairing for Ernest Jones IV, 26, who earned a second-team All-Pro selection after recording five interceptions and 126 tackles.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corps
Noun
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The discussion will explore the film’s origins, its themes of fraternity, and the broader question of how cinema can build bridges.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Pack Drumline that plays for Chicago Bulls and Chicago Sky games entertained before the game while Black fraternities and sororities showed off their dance moves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The median annual income expected for STEM professions over the next ten years is more than $100,000.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Diane Lane as Lorena Wood is another tried-and-true western figure, a femme de joie looking to put her profession behind her.—
Miles Beller,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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The synthetic opioid is far more potent than heroin and has devastated communities across the country.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The fall of el-Fasher in October 2025 to the Rapid Support Forces set off an exodus of people to nearby towns, straining the resources of neighboring communities and driving up food insecurity rates, the report said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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That feeling of brotherhood, respect, and community is badly needed now, as the world is fractured by military conflicts, political polemic, and a weakening of the social fabric that knits diverse cultures and views together.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
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For two centuries, college fraternities have fostered brotherhood and promoted the personal growth of young men.—
Anthony V. Mack,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Corps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corps. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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