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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
Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Sophie Lewis Considers the Plight of Heterofatalism Human beings are, of course, perverse—both in ways that enrich our lives and in ones that hinder us.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Jonathan Greenblatt, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
My plan was to use the school leavers course to gain access to a PLC, to in turn get into a university.
—Via Riverhead, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
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Noun
Leading the charge are the respective founders of each label, Birdman and Master P, bringing their crews to major hubs like Atlanta, Chicago, and, of course, their hometown, New Orleans.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Sophie Lewis Considers the Plight of Heterofatalism Human beings are, of course, perverse—both in ways that enrich our lives and in ones that hinder us.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Verb
Silicon Valley needs to take meaningful action against the antisemitism coursing through their feeds and corroding our culture.
—Jonathan Greenblatt, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
My plan was to use the school leavers course to gain access to a PLC, to in turn get into a university.
—Via Riverhead, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for course
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When Díaz underwent the procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow in late April, the Dodgers eyed a post-All-Star break return.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The rules require buildings to have a clear plan for managing equipment failures, including specific procedures to assist residents who may be trapped.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Three years later, Guttierrez was ordered to take anger management classes after prosecutors brought felony domestic violence charges against him.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin previously said multiple bills related to carriage horses were expected to move through the legislative process.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy will be scheduled in the coming days and that the process is expected to take some time.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The journey is meant to revive a sea route not used for 300 years, and one that in the past could’ve been considered nearly impossible –– given the lack of maps and the crude vessels early navigators of the Bashi Channel once used.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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For more information on the DDOT routes, visit the city's website or call 313-933-1300.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Caimans are usually found in freshwater canals, lakes and ponds in South Florida and rarely exceed 5 feet in length.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Or that there’s a word for the way light bounces off the water in the canals?—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Detectives later tracked him to Bullhead City, Arizona, with the help of facial recognition technology and arrested him in May.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Storms will persist for a time overnight, generally tracking southeast.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Thursday saw the highest number of vessels traversing the strait since April, according to marine intelligence firm AXSMarine.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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While the Deschutes River Trail makes traversing the area particularly leisurely, travelers can take advantage of Veo, a bike-sharing program that makes getting around quick and fun.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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An uncontained blaze in Utah’s Juab County has scorched 34 square miles, forcing the evacuation of Eureka and nearby ranches as firefighters race to shield homes amid fierce winds.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Callihan had trouble picking it up, allowing McCarthy to race around the bases and beat the relay throw home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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