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
Fenn is giving a route syllabus, safety talk and motivational speech that’s heavy on the realities of a ride through the center of San Francisco that ends near morning rush hour.
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Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
The new curricular framework, issued by the State University System’s Board of Governors, includes a template syllabus and a heavily edited version of Florida’s existing sociology textbook that removed nearly 400 pages related to race, class and gender.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
McCoul alleges she was never instructed to change her content, nor was the course unaligned with the syllabus or course description.
—Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
One of the books on the syllabus was authored by Bill Walsh, the genius behind the 49ers and the West Coast offense.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 4, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
The new curricular framework, issued by the State University System’s Board of Governors, includes a template syllabus and a heavily edited version of Florida’s existing sociology textbook that removed nearly 400 pages related to race, class and gender.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
McCoul alleges she was never instructed to change her content, nor was the course unaligned with the syllabus or course description.
—Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
One of the books on the syllabus was authored by Bill Walsh, the genius behind the 49ers and the West Coast offense.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 4, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syllabus
Noun
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However, surveys also have shown the incumbent with high unfavorables — and a majority of respondents saying the city is on the wrong track.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Most surveys present that something like five or six per cent of people in Britain are thoroughgoing antisemites.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Because of the outlines in the new collective bargaining agreement, Collier will now be an unrestricted free agent next offseason.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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On the surface, Middle of Nowhere outlines the turmoil before and after an ex’s disappearing act.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The idea to create these pieces, which deftly straddle the world of art and fashion, came from a sketch that founder Erin Saluti made more than a decade ago—her dream purse, made from a block of wood.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The series was developed by Sudeikis, Lawrence, Kelly, and Hunt as based on a character from an NBC Sports sketch.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An overview of a world that has changed dramatically since the year 1960.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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As Los Angelenos receive their ballots, here’s an overview of city elections and an explainer of ballot measures.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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Structure information summary Most structures in this region are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Managers at various locations have already lifted prohibitions on hunting stands that damage trees and training hunting dogs, using vehicles to retrieve animals and hunting along trails, according to an NPCA review of site regulations the organization recently performed after learning of the order.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The facility’s food handler cards were not available for review.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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“Syllabus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syllabus. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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