COURSING Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words

coursing

verb

Definition of coursing

present participle of course

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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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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as in racing

to proceed or move quickly racehorses coursing down the track

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Recent Examples of coursing And then there is the creative energy, coursing through the streets. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Video showed water coursing down the front of the glass case protecting the fabled painting, which was unharmed, according to a gallery press release, as were the six other canvases nearby. — News Desk, Artforum, 18 Sep. 2026 Below the surface, there is a lot of contemptuous finger-pointing about where the anti-AI energy now coursing through the political-media landscape is coming from. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026 If the jokes seem a bit more exaggerated this time and their bond much less complex, the palpable affection coursing between Kidman and Bullock remains as sturdy a foundation as ever. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 White rapids crashed down against the rocks—falling, needless to say, quite some distance—and still more cliffs towered steeply behind me, slender straight waterfalls coursing down them. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 That's roughly 15% of the electrons coursing through the grid managed by the Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which in turn manages about 90% of the state’s electric load. — Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Van der Poel delivered the superhuman and curled up like a baby, suffering coursing through every nerve end. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 July 2026 There's a theme that's coursing through both parties among voters, Martha, frustration, even anger. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

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Businesses that rediscover its values will gain what their velocity-chasing competitors cannot buy, borrow, or automate.

— Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
In January 2025, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch changed the department pursuit policy, barring cops from chasing after vehicles fleeing car stops unless a felony crime or a violent misdemeanor was committed.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of chasing

Verb

Oil drops as Hormuz traffic rebounds Oil prices fell as new data showed crude exports from the Middle East surpassed prewar levels, though any respite may be short-lived as attacks on tankers traversing the Strait of Hormuz increased.

— Mary Lawrence Ware, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad operates between Durango and Silverton, traversing the San Juan National Forest and running along the Animas River.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of traversing

Verb

Domestic chipmakers are racing to catch up, but their tech still lags the US – and supplies of their cutting-edge models are tight.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Across Formula 1, tech giants are expanding their partnerships with racing teams as AI finds its way into everything from race strategy to fan engagement.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of racing

Verb

Beyond its own boutiques, De Beers London is pursuing distribution through select American department stores, although prospective partners have yet to be disclosed.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
According to his critics, Gyanesh Kumar, the chief election commissioner, acted unilaterally and recklessly in pursuing the revision of voter rolls in ways that violated normal procedures.

— Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pursuing

Verb

Pedestrians crossing the George Washington Bridge once again have a path of their own.

— Nick Caloway, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Both crossing arms were lowered and warning lights were activated at the Bond Road rail crossing when the man walked onto the tracks and was struck by the train, the Elk Grove Police Department said in a post to social media.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of crossing

Verb

The pitch clock has been unambiguously good, speeding up game times while increasing the action on the field.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Bad actors are also speeding up their output, often creating counterfeit goods within days or weeks of a product’s launch.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of speeding

Verb

Next, there's an altimeter for tracking your climbs during outdoor workouts like hikes and hill sprints, and covering flights of stairs.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
For example, if your scheduling software doesn’t integrate with your payroll or time-tracking system, then problems could arise.

— Karl Mawhinney, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of tracking

Verb

The opening brings Polène closer to its West Coast customer base as the company continues to expand internationally, following recent openings across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Jayendu Krishna, a director at Drewry Maritime Advisors, said none of the major container shipping lines had resumed services through Hormuz since suspending operations following the outbreak of the war in February.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

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