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as in courses
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as in options
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electives
Noun
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Many of Georgia’s public universities have found success by offering online courses.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
28 Mar. 2026 -
His books have been translated into twenty-seven languages, with over two million copies and courses sold.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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New food options at the Charlotte ballpark Charlotte Knights executive chef Jamerius Sims is a creative mastermind.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The grand jury had the options of handing up an indictment, declining to indict and issuing a report known as a presentment.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Greek islands are peppered with glamorous summer resorts, with a couple of treatment rooms or yoga classes added on almost as an afterthought.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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As a Brown undergraduate, the narrator took one of Thomas’s classes, which marked him indelibly.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The council will make its appointments after the interviews.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Our citizens have to get to work, medical appointments, grocery stores, schools and day cares.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Visitors can learn about fishing during seminars from Capt.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some of the vendors will also be hosting seminars and demonstrations during the weekend event.—
McClatchy,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Commandment, winner of four straight races, is certain to head on to Louisville and May 2 Kentucky Derby as one of the favorites.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Gluten-free mac and cheese and chicken enchiladas are menu favorites, the brand said.—
Jenna Thompson
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The internal medicine specialist said that, while health screenings have been the main services offered in the two mobile clinics to date, the plan is to use these resources to research how the ability to visit patients can help close the treatment loop after discharge.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The move may well have consequences for patients of Allina, which has 13 hospitals and more than 90 clinics across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Electives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electives. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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