coursed

verb

Definition of coursednext
past tense of course
1
as in chased
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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2
as in traversed
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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3
as in raced
to proceed or move quickly racehorses coursing down the track

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coursed
  1. followed
  2. pursued
  3. crossed
  4. accompanied
  5. navigated
  6. traced
  7. trailed
  8. covered
Verb
  • The series followed the popular guitar-shredding Drake Parker (Bell) and the helplessly dorky Josh Nichols (Peck), two high schoolers who become unlikely step-brothers after their parents get married.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The 2024-25 Oscars shortlist will be revealed December 17, followed by the nominations on January 17.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of followed
Verb
  • Again, this is a hard problem and is being avidly pursued by everyone in this realm.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As Masterson pursued both the appeal and a petition challenging his incarceration, his appellate lawyers started looking for jurors willing to discuss possible problems with the trial.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of pursued
Verb
  • Over the course of her career, Brown has crossed categories, as well as generations.
    Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Since fighting broke out in April 2023, more than one million Sudanese refugees have crossed into Egypt, fleeing the war and dire humanitarian crisis.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of crossed
Verb
  • Some are genre novels accompanied by the fair expectation of a shock.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The couple often shared images of the home accompanied by detailed captions about the property and its history.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of accompanied
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  • From founding the controversial alcoholic beverage Four Loko to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the better-for-you space, Chris Hunter has navigated an unconventional path to success.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This is, in part, due to the variety of astrological energies that need to be navigated at this time.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of navigated
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  • Though the cathedral’s history is traced to 980, the current Baroque structure was built in the mid-1700s.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The email threat was traced to a Russian IP address, Rome police said.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of traced
Verb
  • Zara has trailed the café concept in Dubai, opened in November 2023, as well as Paris and Lisbon.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Knowles lead the way as the musician trailed closely behind her.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of trailed
Verb
  • Though his face was largely covered in most pictures law enforcement released, officials credited the images that were circulating of Mangion for him eventually being spotted and taken into custody.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Although vague, the threat could have serious consequences for California, where major wildfires can cause billions of dollars in damage, much of which is typically covered by the federal government.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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course

coursed

course of study

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