1
as in chasing
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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2
as in traversing
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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3
as in racing
to proceed or move quickly
racehorses coursing down the track
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Recent Examples of coursing
Neo-Austrians imagine that $100,000 rented by Bank A from the saver soon enough morphs into millions, billions, and seemingly trillions of dollars coursing through the economy, all to the dollar’s detriment.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
There are references to other stories coursing through Hamnet, and one of them is the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, which Will tells Agnes during one of their first meetings.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
And with that tequila shot coursing freshly through his blood, the 48-year-old seemed to be feeling 28 again.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Aug. 2025
Aston Villa supporters are accustomed to pre-season optimism coursing through the veins.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
There are references to other stories coursing through Hamnet, and one of them is the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, which Will tells Agnes during one of their first meetings.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
And with that tequila shot coursing freshly through his blood, the 48-year-old seemed to be feeling 28 again.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Aug. 2025
Aston Villa supporters are accustomed to pre-season optimism coursing through the veins.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coursing
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Yet everyone around me seemed to be chasing release by optimizing their prison jobs, their studies, their participation in self-help groups.—
Joe Garcia,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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Such a special occasion called for just the right host—an alumnus found on any list of greatest cast members, but one who’s also easily recognizable to the younger audiences that the show is always chasing.—
Michael Tedder,
The Atlantic,
12 Oct. 2025
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The obliteration of both Iran’s nuclear facilities and the foreign terrorist cartels traversing the Gulf of America are clear evidence of the president's success.—
Brian Mast,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Explore a Remote Island The truly adventurous will enjoy the excitement of traversing Cape Lookout National Seashore while driving a UTV.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Yet in an apparent reversal, the administration has been racing to rescind some of those firings, leading to even more confusion.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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The company is racing to develop the vehicle to help NASA achieve a moon landing planned for 2027.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hundreds of science teams from all over the world compete for observing time on the veteran space telescope, pursuing a multitude of challenging astronomical research projects that can't be accomplished by any other star-watching machine.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Two more shots came as the SUV drove through the 7100 block of West National Avenue, prompting officers to return fire while pursuing westbound.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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It’s reached a certain level of creepy, like, now people are crossing boundaries.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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Strong westerly to northwesterly winds crossing Lake Erie can fuel lake-effect snow along the snowbelt, impacting cities such as Cleveland, Toledo, and Sandusky.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Radial is also speeding up training of holiday hires due to new technology that’s simplifying their tasks.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Brandis watches Robbie die while speeding to the emergency room.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Seventy-one percent of American adults over the age of 50 report using health-tracking applications, and adoption of artificial intelligence — technology with wide applications and low barriers to entry — has doubled in this cohort over the past year.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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By tracking weather data, the app delivers options that are suitable for the wind, rain, or sun—and if Alta users are planning a getaway, the AI tool checks luggage size and trip itineraries to make sure a traveler packs the appropriate wardrobe.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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After many years of close friendship, the couples became estranged following the unsolved murder, in 1963, of the Kupcinets’ daughter, Karyn, a Hollywood actress.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Coursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coursing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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