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
Florida’s receiving corps is stacked with rising sophomore stars Vernell Brown III and Dallas Wilson, highly productive Auburn transfer Eric Singleton, the surprising Mays and veteran TJ Abrams.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
Samokutyaev joined the cosmonaut corps in 2003.
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Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
The fans are seldom satisfied, and the local media corps isn’t shy about levying criticism.
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Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The stakes are high, and the press corps is standing up to meet the moment.
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Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
Samokutyaev joined the cosmonaut corps in 2003.
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Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
The fans are seldom satisfied, and the local media corps isn’t shy about levying criticism.
—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The stakes are high, and the press corps is standing up to meet the moment.
—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corps
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The warning is the second issued by UCSB police since May, when an 18-year-old freshman reported she was raped and strangled after meeting a man at a Sigma Pi fraternity party before returning to her dorm at Tropicana Gardens in Isla Vista.
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While fraternities and sororities often have their own chapter gatherings and organizational conferences, the picnic creates a space where members from different organizations can come together in a more informal setting.
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The automaker gets top ratings for such professions as automotive engineer and data scientist.
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The path into the legal profession no longer runs through legal institutions.
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Bhajans are a centuries-old form of devotional singing performed in temples, religious processions and community spaces across India, often free of charge.
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As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Sutton hopes the country remembers that supporting those who protect their communities shouldn't end when the headlines do.
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The cap’s crown is decorated with three clasping hands symbolizing unity and brotherhood.
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Grateful for that eternal brotherhood.
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“Corps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corps. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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