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course

[kawrs] / kɔrs /
NOUN
progress, advance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
development line plan policy procedure program series system way
STRONG
advancement chain channels continuity flow furtherance manner march movement order polity progression row scheme sequel sequence string succession unfolding
WEAK
consecution red tape
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disorder disorganization
STRONG
cessation halt stoppage
NOUN
path, channel
Synonyms
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circuit direction line road route track trail way
STRONG
aisle aqueduct boards byway canal conduit duct flow groove itinerary lap movement orbit passage range run rut scope stream tack trajectory watercourse
Antonyms
STRONG
inaction
NOUN
length of action
Synonyms
STRONGEST
progress term time
STRONG
duration elapsing lapse passage passing sweep
NOUN
plan of study
Synonyms
STRONGEST
class conference curriculum interest lecture meeting method period preparation procedure program schedule seminar session subject
STRONG
laboratory matriculation regimen speciality
WEAK
discussion group
VERB
flow; run
Synonyms
STRONG
career chase dart dash follow gallop gush hasten hunt hurry hustle pursue race rush scamper scoot scurry speed spring stream surge tumble
Antonyms
STRONG
dally dawdle delay ignore neglect procrastinate rest retreat run away shun slow wait

Example Sentences

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Of course, Houston is no stranger to space history.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

One of the greatest scoops in the course of human events appeared in a German-language newspaper in Philadelphia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Historically, about 80% of potential pararescuemen wash out of the course, although it is often more, according to military news site Sofrep.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s possible, of course, that the market will be stirred out of its slumber by a major development.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Of course it’s more complicated than that! That’s life. Nothing’s ever simple.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.