as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
a reporter who is widely respected throughout the press corps
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Recent Examples of corps
On May 14, 1804, the corps began ascending the Missouri River.
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Craig Fehrman, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Kramon is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
The 49ers replenished their receiving corps in free agency this month, adding Evans and Kirk to complement a young corps that includes 2025 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall, as well as Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
What to know about Reid Wiseman Wiseman, 50, was selected to join NASA's astronaut corps in 2009.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Craig Fehrman, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Kramon is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
The 49ers replenished their receiving corps in free agency this month, adding Evans and Kirk to complement a young corps that includes 2025 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall, as well as Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
What to know about Reid Wiseman Wiseman, 50, was selected to join NASA's astronaut corps in 2009.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corps
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Formed just months after the end of the Civil War by six former Confederate officers, the Klan originally seemed more like a college fraternity with ceremonial robes and odd titles for its officers.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In hockey’s past fraternities, comfort was granted over time.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The doctor has spent much of Season 2 contemplating leaving the emotionally taxing profession.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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While the particulars of Shell’s fate are still TBD, Deadline can confirm that the Paramount president has been essentially sidelined for the past several weeks since claims by a profession gambler surfaced that the exec had revealed insider information.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, just outside, worship continued, as faith leaders and community members took part in a Holy Thursday service of their own.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another effort will be going into local schools to make sure students understand that a simple mistake can be the start of something tragic for everyone in the mountain communities.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The brotherhoods of Semana Santa Thousands of members of these brotherhoods — which are open to Catholic men and women of all ages — participate in the processions.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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The memories, the battles, the brotherhood and the growth will always mean more than words can fully capture.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Corps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corps. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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