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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
The shallow freshwater coursed lazily among the sawgrass, the water stretching from the Atlantic Coastal Ridge to the east to the highlands of what is now part of the Big Cypress National Preserve to the west.
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Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Standing on the rails, a very familiar adrenaline rush coursed through Werth.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
The protest movement has coursed through Kumukahi’s family.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Devastation and grief coursed through the building, where the president and his aides were in a state of shock.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Standing on the rails, a very familiar adrenaline rush coursed through Werth.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
The protest movement has coursed through Kumukahi’s family.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Devastation and grief coursed through the building, where the president and his aides were in a state of shock.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coursed
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Gonzalez chased her down, punched her several times and then dragged her back to the truck, police said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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That’s been the case this season, too, even as Nacua and Davante Adams have chased the NFL lead in receiving yards and touchdowns.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
3 Jan. 2026
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The sets built by Fisk traversed New York City and required the funding of a midbudget studio film (this is reportedly the most expensive production in A24’s history).—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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This family had traversed the jungle of the notorious Darien Gap with newborn Ashley, fleeing Ecuador to follow their dream of a safer life in America.—
Carol Guzy,
Miami Herald,
1 Jan. 2026
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The Toyota crashed, and the Charger sped away, according to court records.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The killing is Kansas City’s fourth homicide of the year, according to data tracked by The Star.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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On the first play of the fourth quarter, Shanahan called for a reverse pass from Jauan Jennings to an open Christian McCaffrey, who tracked the pass and made a difficult over-the-shoulder catch for a 29-yard touchdown.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Among Brazil’s top exports to the country are soybeans, followed by corn, sugar, and other agricultural products.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Next month, the Winter Olympics will kick off in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, followed shortly by the Paralympics.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2026
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Moore took a few steps to his left before pitching the ball to fellow receiver Jauan Jennings, who raced to his right as if to run.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Hurricanes raced to a 9-0 lead on back-to-back dunks by freshman Shelton Henderson, extended the gap to 17-4 and led 47-33 at halftime.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Chicago pursued Bregman last offseason, too.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Yet even when the objective appears morally compelling, the means by which it is pursued still matter.—
Richard Kiy,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Today with Jenna & Sheinelle host crossed paths with her late husband in the late '90s during a chance encounter at Northwestern University.—
Jessica Vacco-Bolaños,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Police are still working to determine how Asendorf's path crossed with McCray's.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coursed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coursed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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