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as in procedure
a way of acting or proceeding
the president's usual course has been to obtain advice from several people and then make up his own mind
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as in class
a series of lectures on a subject
a course on American history from the colonial period to the present
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as in process
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
set out on the course that would lead to a college degree
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as in canal
an open man-made passageway for water
the Erie Canal was replaced by a much larger course, the New York State Barge Canal
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as in to track
to go after or on the track of
after coursing the conspirators for months, the federal agents closed in and made the arrests
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as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
once the threat of terrorism became apparent, fighter jets began coursing that corridor on a daily basis
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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
racehorses coursing down the track
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Recent Examples of course
Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, in Antarctica... The seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere, of course.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
Also coursing through the report are worries about China’s grander geopolitical intentions and fears about upsetting Nepal’s powerful neighbor.
—New York Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Because, of course, these content creators are undoubtedly well-versed in the consequences of influencing in the wild.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, in Antarctica... The seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere, of course.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
That ambiguity courses through the novel and this ballet — with the viewer never really knowing what is real and what is imagined.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
Also coursing through the report are worries about China’s grander geopolitical intentions and fears about upsetting Nepal’s powerful neighbor.
—New York Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for course
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This can often be done by mail, in person, or electronically, depending on your county's procedures.Tom Norton, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Teachers like Jones point to several recent policy and procedure changes as sources of concern.Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The two said working class concerns, immigration and the border were their biggest concerns headed into the election.Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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After one school announced this week that students who feel too distressed by the presidential election results will be allowed to skip classes, a political scientist has shared tips for talking to kids about election stress.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Was that the same process for the movie? Same process.James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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The next administration will likely cut regulations on areas key to the tech industry, such as cryptocurrency mining, and hasten the process for permits related to nuclear energy, which companies expect to fuel artificial intelligence data centers.William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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One route candidates can take is through a recount.Chantelle Lee, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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The route to these positions need not—and perhaps should not—run through the Ivy League or Silicon Valley.Keenan Robbins, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Aim the cup toward the back of your vaginal canal and at a slight upward angle.Wendy Wisner, Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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Chinese border personnel took over a Nepali irrigation canal fed by the Karnali River, the report said, although the Chinese retreated when the Nepali mission visited.New York Times, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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Harbinger Motors is backed by venture capital money, with $100 million funded to date and another $82 million expected to scale-up production, according to Harris and Crunchbase, which tracks funding data for startups.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The researchers also used another variable — belief in New Age philosophy — to see if that would track with attitudes about the paranormal.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Over the last year and a half, more than 700,000 people have traversed this unforgiving slice of jungle that divides Colombia from Panama.Tirana Hassan, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Harris on Monday traversed Pennsylvania, which carries the prize of 19 electoral votes and is considered the most critical battleground state to win.Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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In District 2, incumbent Cisneros had about 67% of the vote, well ahead of former Councilmember Jim Davis, while Le in District 6 was racing ahead with 54% of the vote.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Nvidia shares have soared more than 170% so far this year, after jumping roughly 240% last year, as investors have raced to get in on the artificial intelligence craze.Michele Luhn, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Course.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/course. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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