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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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This program gives students, faculty and staff no-cost access to Google Career Certificates and AI training courses.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025 -
In 2017, the angels (who requested anonymity) attracted other donors, which enabled the school to finally return employees to normal salaries, cover tuition for needy students, acquire improvements, such as technology for students and teachers, and offer new courses, including art and music.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The extended line aims to give fans elevated options to represent their teams.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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After the music, there will be homemade chili (with vegetarian and gluten-free options), salad, dessert, and artisan bread.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Behind the gallery is the Clay Studio at Wishing Springs, which offers beginner through advanced classes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Melting Point offers beginner friendly classes for age seven and up.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pérez and other asylum-seekers used that earlier version, CBP One, to make appointments to approach the border.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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As Suhren said, the needs look like medication management, evaluations and, eventually, follow-up appointments.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The best schools build scaffolding through first-year seminars, proactive advising, and residence life programming.—
Jeffrey Selingo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The event will unite renowned winemakers, distillers, and chefs, and include more than 50 celebrity chef demos and beverage seminars.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shop our favorites from the sale below, starting at just $15.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs come into their game against the Detroit Lions, one of the best teams in the league, as slight favorites.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The siege has spread hunger and disease in the city and relentless drone and artillery strikes have hit displacement shelters, mosques, and hospitals and clinics.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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DoctorAnywhere, a network with both physical clinics and telehealth, also noted an increase of up to 40% in flu cases.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Electives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electives. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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