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as in chased
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 traversed
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 sped
to proceed or move quickly
racehorses coursing down the track
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Recent Examples of coursed
Cleveland baseball fandom has coursed through the family’s blood for generations.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The thrust of Mann’s speeches is that Germany, after its plunge into evil, must engage in a spiritual reckoning, a new embrace of humanity, the kind that coursed through Goethe’s writing.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2026
Blechner would lie in a hospital bed for eight hours while the vaccine coursed through her body, until Simon returned to pick her up.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Their frustration was a reminder of the anger that has coursed through modern American politics and now appears to be simmering within a new generation ahead of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The new millennium had introduced a range of breakthrough neo-soul acts–Musiq Soulchild, Floetry, India Arie–whose music coursed with devotion and intimacy.
—Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
But these jewels appear as a tribute to the styles that coursed through the choreographer’s career.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Dining centers on refined kaiseki or traditional Japanese coursed haute cuisine, featuring regional specialties such as meltingly tender Tajima beef (an elite breed of wagyu cattle and the source of Kobe beef) and Matsuba snow crab.
—Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Most prep work and cooking will take place in a basement kitchen, but an open second-floor kitchen will offer an approachable and coursed dining experience, too.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The thrust of Mann’s speeches is that Germany, after its plunge into evil, must engage in a spiritual reckoning, a new embrace of humanity, the kind that coursed through Goethe’s writing.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2026
Blechner would lie in a hospital bed for eight hours while the vaccine coursed through her body, until Simon returned to pick her up.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Their frustration was a reminder of the anger that has coursed through modern American politics and now appears to be simmering within a new generation ahead of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The new millennium had introduced a range of breakthrough neo-soul acts–Musiq Soulchild, Floetry, India Arie–whose music coursed with devotion and intimacy.
—Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
But these jewels appear as a tribute to the styles that coursed through the choreographer’s career.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Dining centers on refined kaiseki or traditional Japanese coursed haute cuisine, featuring regional specialties such as meltingly tender Tajima beef (an elite breed of wagyu cattle and the source of Kobe beef) and Matsuba snow crab.
—Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Most prep work and cooking will take place in a basement kitchen, but an open second-floor kitchen will offer an approachable and coursed dining experience, too.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coursed
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Winn then allowed a bases-clearing double to Abrams to tie the game at 3-3, and Daylen Lile gave the Nationals a lead and chased Winn from the game with a soft single to center that scored the final run.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Popov testified that Sibley chased him and punched him in the head.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Despite his complicated feelings about the reservoir itself, his favorite cottonwood in the hundreds of miles of canyons he’s traversed is on the main body of water, near a kink in the canyon known as the Rincón.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Named after a Norwegian ship that traversed the North and South poles at the turn of the 20th Century, Fram2 sought to pay homage to its namesake with a pioneering polar voyage of its own.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The driver allegedly sped away and crashed into an uninvolved OPD patrol car that was traveling northbound on 29th Avenue, near East 12th Street.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Mark and Jacob were with their mother and younger sibling in a crosswalk at Triunfo Canyon Road when witnesses said two cars sped toward them.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Police tracked the vehicle the shooter left in to a residence in Overland Park, and Lubin was arrested.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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She was threatened with a knife and forced to leave her mobile phone and AirTag in a shop so she could not be tracked.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Soon other colonies followed the state’s lead, and the 13 colonies approved the Declaration of Independence two days later.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The transformation happened gradually, first a patio, then a beer and wine license, followed by a bar.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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These two great rivals never raced each other again.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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After exchanging blows, the youngster raced on to a Djokovic drop shot before exquisitely returning with a faint backhand of his own, leaving his opponent with his hands on his knees in disbelief.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Under French criminal procedure law, prosecutors determine how to follow up on complaints and whether charges could be pursued.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Denver pursued Middleton pretty aggressively before the buyout market deadline earlier this year.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Trump was also asked about Spurs star Victor Wembanyama having stood with his arms crossed for the national anthem before Game 1.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Late last month, its forces crossed the Litani river, pushing further into southern Lebanon in what Israeli officials say is an effort to ensure the security of northern Israel.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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“Coursed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coursed. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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