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course of action

NOUN
line
Synonyms
STRONGEST
course position program route system
STRONG
approach avenue ideology method polity practice principle procedure scheme
NOUN
plan
Synonyms
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arrangement deal idea intention method policy procedure program project proposal strategy suggestion system treatment
STRONG
aim angle animus contrivance device disposition expedient gimmick intent layout machination meaning means orderliness outline pattern picture platform plot projection proposition purpose scenario stratagem tactics trick undertaking
WEAK
big picture game plan ground plan
Antonyms
STRONG
disorganization
NOUN
process
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action case course development growth means measure mechanism movement operation practice procedure proceeding progress rule step system technique trial way
STRONG
advance channels evolution fashion formation manner mode outgrowth performance progression routine stage suit transaction unfolding wise working
WEAK
modus operandi red tape
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cessation decline decrease idleness ignorance inaction inactivity stoppage
STRONG
failure halt
NOUN
system
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement operation policy practice procedure process scheme strategy structure technique
STRONG
artifice custom fashion manner methodicalness methodology mode orderliness pattern proceeding regularity routine systematization tactics theory usage way wise
WEAK
definite plan logical process modus modus operandi orderly process systematic process
Antonyms
STRONG
reality
WEAK
cog disorder disorganization part
NOUN
way
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action approach course fashion form idea manner means measure move plan practice procedure process step style system use
STRONG
contrivance custom design expedient groove habit habitude instrument kick mode outline plot policy scheme shot stroke tack usage wont
WEAK
modus

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Some even organized gatherings with politically like-minded friends to discuss the best course of action.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

For now, the right course of action is to hold rates steady, but risks still remain tilted toward higher inflation, Cook said at Stanford University on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

That’s because the best course of action in many situations is to do nothing, and investors’ use of AI biases them toward action over inaction.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

What’s Next: EBay has said it is reviewing the unsolicited offer to determine the course of action for it and its shareholders.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Her first course of action was to march to the asylum and demand that her children be turned over to her without any official mumbo jumbo.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy

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