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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
But these jewels appear as a tribute to the styles that coursed through the choreographer’s career.
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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.
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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.
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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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Achraf Hakimi looked to have another opportunity to take an open shot on goal in the 54th minute, until Dutch defender Micky van de Ven chased him down and made a risky tackle in the goal box.
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Kids whose families had been chased out of half of Europe started the picture studios, the scrap yards that became fortunes, and eventually the software companies that created a whole new world of ones and zeros.
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According to the hiking blog, The Hiking HI, the rock bridge can only be traversed at low tide, but can be treacherous either way.
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On a recent visit, the water traversed a smoky 10-foot canyon of charred foam and twisted wall panels on its way to the drain.
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District Attorney Nathan Hochman said 33 vehicles safely drove past the area before Bickham sped down the freeway.
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett sped things up with their Giving Pledge, asking billionaire signers to give away their money during their lifetimes.
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Here are three dividend-paying stocks that are highlighted by Wall Street's top pros, as tracked by TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.
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Super Typhoon Sinlaku tracked just southeast of Guam with 185 mph winds in mid-April.
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Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
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The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.
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Immigrants crowded waiting rooms and spilled into hallways as clerks raced to process around 100 people scheduled for an administrative hearing that morning.
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The Kansas City Royals raced out to a quick lead against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.
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Ground units responded, and when one driver failed to yield, officers briefly pursued the vehicle before terminating the chase because of safety concerns.
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Nothing should be ruled out, but this is not something that has been actively pursued by James to this point, according to a source.
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On Saturday, 19 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz in either direction, but only one openly signaled its inbound transit along the Omani coast, Kpler data show.
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Unlike last year, however, no Russian drones or missiles crossed the sky above the campsite on their way toward Kyiv.
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“Coursed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coursed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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