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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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
This neighborhood is where generations of Houston’s LGBTQ+ community have lived, organized, thrived and, of course, partied.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
Siouxzi Connor
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
For background, most believe that students need a foundational understanding of American history and world history as a prerequisite to understanding the comprehensive ethnic studies course material, and ninth-graders have taken neither subject.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Noun
That’s great for our wallets, of course, but double the deals also means double the products to sort through, which can quickly go from amazing to overwhelming.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
This neighborhood is where generations of Houston’s LGBTQ+ community have lived, organized, thrived and, of course, partied.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
Verb
Eliza felt her body becoming alive for the first time, coursing through with a vitality of pure sensation that had been missing for her entire teenage existence.
—Siouxzi Connor
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
For background, most believe that students need a foundational understanding of American history and world history as a prerequisite to understanding the comprehensive ethnic studies course material, and ninth-graders have taken neither subject.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for course
Noun
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Healthcare Administration: If agents can update patient records or schedule procedures, mistakes can compromise patient safety and violate privacy laws.—
Calum Chace,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Back in March, the Crüe was forced to postpone their Las Vegas residency so Neil could undergo a vocal procedure, though no specifics were given.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
Noun
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College art classes didn’t work out, and when his mother died unexpectedly, there were the Marines.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Miami brings in a whole new roster made up of a top-20 recruiting class and transfers including Tre Donaldson (Michigan), Malik Reneau (Indiana), Ernest Udeh Jr. (TCU), Tru Washington (New Mexico), Jordyn Kee (Georgia) and Marcus Allen (Missouri).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Texas, like other states, has used the redistricting process to pack minorities into districts that are already represented by minority members, which ultimately weakens their voting power more broadly.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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The innovative product replaces potassium permanganate at the beginning of the process and can be applied directly to raw garments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Should the Red Sox go that route to add the righty, Alex Cora could be looking at a legitimate (hypothetical) postseason rotation built to contend in October.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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But that doesn’t mean the club would avoid going that route if the player fits.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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These canals have porous walls that allow water to seep into the ground and refill area aquifers while also regulating flow to prevent runoff.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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La Isla is worth a visit, even if only for a bit of window shopping or a break from the beach; the twists and turns of its canals and walkways that sit alongside the Nichupté Lagoon are quite pretty.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
Verb
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As of July 8, Kansas City has seen 87 homicides, according to data tracked by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings.—
PJ Green
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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Automated processes for service eligibility, resource allocation and outcome tracking direct aid to those who need it most, quickly and efficiently.—
Daniel Brillman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The scene was more amusing than threatening — onlookers whipped out cell phone cameras to document the sight of horses traversing the grounds.—
Jim Newton,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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Created by the brand’s in-house team, the campaign features Zhao traversing the great outdoors, lush mountains, and cityscapes, eventually fleeing to the moon, all rendered via cutout paper collages.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The European Union is racing to plug a shortfall of as much as $19 billion in Ukraine’s 2026 annual budget.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The unlikely pair must race against the clock to save all of humanity after tomb hunters unwittingly set loose a 3,000-year-old vengeful reincarnation of an Egyptian priest.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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“Course.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/course. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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