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as in courses
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as in options
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electives
Noun
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There is obviously a larger lesson lurking here, one about needing to trick out courses to combat unending progress, but no one has any time for that.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
16 May 2026 -
This intersection between kitchens and spirits spills over from main courses into desserts too.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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There’s endless amounts of possibilities and options for a guy going into free agency.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Within, clients will have the opportunity to select from over 1,000 fabrics, 25 options for collars and cuffs and 20 varieties of monogram and will have 18 body measurements taken to develop their custom paper pattern.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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Children are welcome at the aforementioned main pool, and the hotel’s version of a kids club, called Seedlings, offers cooking classes, ukulele lessons, and outdoor activities that focus on exploring the natural world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Mercury enters Gemini in your 9th House of Travel and Learning, bringing momentum to classes, applications, or future plans that require a wider view.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Pharmacies are widely available and often don’t require appointments.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Becker described a healthcare experience where patients still arrive at appointments filling out repetitive clipboard forms while providers struggle to retrieve prior imaging, outside records or basic historical context that already exists somewhere else.—
Demetri Giannikopoulos,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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As one of the largest anthropomorphics conventions in the world, attendees can expect workshops and seminars on acting, costume building, animation, writing, art and design and more.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Future Good Lease Vibes Only seminars will include input from experts in Gates’ network of real estate professionals, each one discussing his or her own specialty.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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Memorable concerts have included a 2019 interdisciplinary arts program featuring everything from music for two pianos to dance and children’s favorites, as well as a 2020 performance celebrating the installation of the bells.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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Newcomers looking to grasp the eclectic essence of Eurovision and its interplay of pop and politics should look no further than two of the fan favorites to emerge during a week that saw two semifinals ahead of the grand finale.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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As access expands, providers and clinics are continuing to look for ways to make treatment more approachable, especially for patients who may have spent years postponing it.—
Matthew Kayser,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Most clinics begin with a comprehensive evaluation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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“Electives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electives. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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