1
as in services
an act of kind assistance
did me the courtesy of loaning me his jacket
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2
as in gestures
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
the greeting "How are you?" is often intended as no more than a courtesy
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Noun
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But now, without additional funding in the current session of Congress, the health program will deny new enrollments by 2027 and, ultimately, limit services for existing members.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025 -
With that, Zoox will go up against Waymo, which currently covers the most ground with robotaxis in the US, with services in Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Austin (the last two of which are operated in partnership with Uber).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement In one of several choreographed gestures suggesting a special and intimate relationship between Russia and India, Putin gave Modi a ride in his presidential limousine to their bilateral meeting in Tianjin.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now, with gestures like this latest birthday surprise, the couple appears back on solid ground, blending star power and romance in a way that keeps fans rooting for them.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stay at a vacation rental, the Marsh Harbour Inn, or The Inn at Bald Head Island, which includes club privileges.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Standing privileges let support teams respond fast.—
Jagadeesh Kunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This points to lower tech prices, but there are a couple of saving graces that indicate a mild correction.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Social graces were not created to make people feel superior, but to help people feel more comfortable around others.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Defense kept Charlotte competitive Charlotte did itself no favors to open the game, allowing North Carolina to score the game’s first points in just three plays, with North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez finding wideout Chris Culliver for a 51-yard strike down the visitor’s sideline.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Peppers was stripped of his status as captain after being arrested last season, and the new coaching staff owes him no favors.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Courtesies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesies. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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