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as in courses
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as in options
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electives
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His motorsports journey took a slightly different path compared to other F1 prospects, dreaming of being a NASCAR driver before discovering his strength lay in road courses.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025 -
Gómez was sentenced to 20 days in jail and probation and required to take courses after his convictions.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The single panels have two hanging options, including a 3-inch rod pocket or back tabs that can hold curtain rings.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other options for all ages include hiking; riding one of the resort’s free-to-borrow bicycles; or even kayaking among the mangroves in search of sea turtles.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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This picture is one of a few taken at cotillion, a largely Southern tradition of etiquette classes and formal dance instruction for middle schoolers.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sheholds court over the cooking classes held in a private room at the Eldridge neighborhood location in West Houston.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Having Mondays open gives the Jensen family an extra day to schedule appointments without sacrificing club commitments.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated October 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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Defense lawyers may challenge Essayli’s role in pending prosecutions, and Congress could investigate broader patterns of unconfirmed appointments.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The EnergaCamerimage Film Festival connects aspiring filmmakers with industry professionals, offering seminars and workshops, led by cinematographers, directors and more.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Officers also held public seminars about bike safety but stopped because of low attendance, Welsh said.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Irish will likely be 20-point favorites against Navy, Syracuse and Stanford, with only the visit to Pittsburgh in two weeks a potential tripwire.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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These four fall favorites both taste great and protect your smile long after that last candy wrapper is gone.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Authorities are now hoping to cut down on smoking everywhere across the archipelago, with plans to set up anti-smoking clinics that will offer medication to help people quit tobacco products.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Researchers reviewed the regulatory policies on IV hydration spas in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, along with the claims, staffing, and services of five clinics in each state.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Electives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electives. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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