as in survey
a list of the topics or books that will be studied in a course
started the first class by going over the syllabus
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Recent Examples of syllabus
This fall, all syllabuses for all classes will be publicly available.
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Matt Boedy, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
Department web pages list program outcomes—syllabi often will list the specific learning outcomes.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
For example, the robot could find a course syllabus in Gmail and then hop to a shopping app to add the necessary books to your shopping cart.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Nobody is going to hand you a syllabus for what actually matters in year one.
—Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Matt Boedy, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
Department web pages list program outcomes—syllabi often will list the specific learning outcomes.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
For example, the robot could find a course syllabus in Gmail and then hop to a shopping app to add the necessary books to your shopping cart.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Nobody is going to hand you a syllabus for what actually matters in year one.
—Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syllabus
Noun
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About 96 million Americans ages 16 and older identify as birders, roughly 37% of the US population, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2022 demographic and economic survey on birding, the most comprehensive study to date.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The finding, drawn from a study linking survey data on borrower beliefs to credit bureau records, puts a precise number on the financial damage inflicted by years of government policy whiplash on student debt.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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The value of a writers’ room like this is that Grace wrote a great outline and then a great draft, but every single episode gets rewritten in the room multiple times.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Learn one new asterism or constellation each session — such as the faint outline of constellations like Virgo, Ophiuchus, Hercules and Corona Borealis — and repeat the process during your next stargazing session.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
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That meant weaving in comedy sketches, musical performances and choreography as well as clips that audiences had never seen before.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Open a talk with someone important by showing a rough sketch that makes the idea easy to enjoy and invite input.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Keep reading for an overview of YNAB’s pricing, features and who could benefit most from this app.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The orientation will provide an overview of the election process, including candidate eligibility requirements, nomination papers, filing deadlines and other information for those considering running for office.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Its summary, from the title throughout, is shameless propaganda.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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But after review, the call was rescinded and Freeman's goal was ruled good.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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“Syllabus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syllabus. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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