coursing

verb

Definition of coursingnext
present participle of course
1
as in chasing
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 traversing
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 racing
to proceed or move quickly racehorses coursing down the track

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coursing
  1. pursuing
  2. crossing
  3. following
  4. tracing
  5. navigating
  6. driving
  7. zipping
  8. running
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  • On the one hand, fewer employees pursuing traditional leadership tracks can create gaps in decision-making, team development, and operational consistency.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And aside from their interest in Sasaki, the Tigers are likely done pursuing additional starting pitchers.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pursuing
Verb
  • Netflix takes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the high stakes and mental toughness of the sprinters who devote their entire lives to crossing the finish line in record time, where their professional futures are decided in just fractions of a second.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In that incident, the semitrailer was crossing the track when the train clipped the rear of the trailer, according to Avoca Fire Department Battalion Chief Jacob Davis.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of crossing
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  • Although the size of the first graduating classes following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic was not substantially impacted, a decline in enrollments in earlier grades will contribute to smaller graduating classes in the future.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The following interview has been edited for length and clarity.
    Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of following
Verb
  • In addition to tracing a timeline from the 2016 Bitfinex hack to the present day and describing how federal authorities discovered Morgan and Lichtenstein’s involvement, Biggest Heist Ever raises a new series of questions about the hack and its implications.
    Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Their findings also revealed that residents of the seaside resort favored by wealthy Romans had diverse backgrounds, primarily tracing their ancestry to eastern Mediterranean immigrants, highlighting the mobility of people and the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire.
    Hannah Peart, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of tracing
Verb
  • The documentary sheds light on the pressures and challenges faced by Black artists navigating the music industry’s complexities.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of navigating
Verb
  • Efficient logistics and supply chain management are critical to driving profitability and maintaining competitiveness in a global market.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Forbes convenes and curates the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming business and making a significant impact on the world.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of driving
Verb
  • Uber driver Derek Gooderham was zipping along on Interstate 83 when a wave of wood planks tumbled from the lumber truck, sliding down a hill and sweeping his car off the road.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Get a preview in the video below, starring Tony Hawk and other skateboarders zipping around a half-pipe soundtracked by Kraftwerk music.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of zipping
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  • Join 34 others in the comments View Comments And that category has been running stubbornly higher than inflation for more than two years, BLS data shows.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Adidas also remains embroiled in a long-running multinational trademark battle with Thom Browne regarding the use of stripes.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of running
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courses of study

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