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
Professors whose syllabi require in-person screenings outside of class time might see their enrollment drop, Meredith Ward, director of the Program in Film and Media Studies at Johns Hopkins University, told me.
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Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
For him, debates about what should be on a syllabus reflected an anxiety that both literature and those who taught it were losing their relevance.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
If there’s somebody in your book club whose picks you’d be fine with most of the time, entrust them with setting the syllabus.
—Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
However, Sparkli’s founders and investors point out that many of these solutions are aimed at older children and deliver more formalised learning, often tailored to school curriculums or exam syllabuses.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
For him, debates about what should be on a syllabus reflected an anxiety that both literature and those who taught it were losing their relevance.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
If there’s somebody in your book club whose picks you’d be fine with most of the time, entrust them with setting the syllabus.
—Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
However, Sparkli’s founders and investors point out that many of these solutions are aimed at older children and deliver more formalised learning, often tailored to school curriculums or exam syllabuses.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syllabus
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The data also shows that many people want stronger protections, as more than 60% of adults are very or somewhat concerned about chemicals used in food packaging, children’s toys and personal care products such as makeup, the survey found.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The other was the 2015-to-2019 Medical Expenditure Panel Surve, an annual government survey that asks a large sample of people and families, their medical providers and employers about the cost and use of health care and health insurance coverage.—
Barbara Mantel,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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The new style is part of the Gucci Primavera collection, and the Donna features a striking, pronounced outline and clean lines all around.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The opening scene involves a young couple visiting the suburban house from the first movie, which has now been turned into a kind of tourist attraction, complete with crime-scene outlines of where all the original teens were killed.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Many of her paintings were drawn from field sketches and photos taken during her excursions.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The sketch shown in court was presented as resembling Jones at age 20.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Before public comments, Police Chief Ken Plunkett gave an overview of the history of the firing range and the contract.—
Stacy Brandt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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But before cameras venture into the room with the patient, Dana gives recent nursing school graduate Emma (Laëtitia Hollard) — and the audience — an overview.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
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The caliphate ruled Manbij for two brutal years—years of summary executions and punitive amputations.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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The story summaries above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Its generally strong customer reviews suggest many clients have had positive experiences, though results will vary based on individual circumstances.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Braves first baseman Matt Olson had the most notable challenge Wednesday against Skenes, challenging a strike call that, upon review, missed the strike zone by less than one-tenth of an inch.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Syllabus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syllabus. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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