BATTERY Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

battery

noun

ˈba-t(ə-)rē

Definition of battery

as in batch

a number of things considered as a unit a battery of tests to determine the cause of the medical disorder

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as in group

a usually small number of persons considered as a unit a battery of specialists worked on the problem until it was fixed

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Recent Examples of battery China manufactures the lion’s share of the world’s photovoltaics and batteries and could refuse to export them to certain countries in the event of conflict. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026 Because Chinese companies lead in key technologies, such as batteries, joint ventures and technology licensing are essential for American companies to compete globally, including alongside China, not only against it. — Gloria Xiong, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Amazon is exploring its options for solar power and battery storage at the west Texas site. — Matt Day, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026 Up to 200 hours of wireless battery life with backlighting off, plus a detachable battery designed for long-term serviceability. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for battery

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Noun

As usual, the batch of Marlins deals on trade deadline day were more about the future than the present.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
While cookie-making can seem simple, paying attention to the small details along the way can make all the difference between an everyday batch and a bakery-worthy dozen.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of batch

Noun

For all the chatter about the Georgia wide receiver position this month, Kirby Smart notes that success for that group can’t be self-made.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Leo July 23 – August 22 The fun plan in the group chat may need a little more flexibility today.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of group

Noun

Health officials were alerted in early May to a cluster of unexplained illnesses around Mongbwalu, a busy gold-mining area near Bunia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
This includes multiple clusters of cases, including the large multistate outbreak related to the iceberg lettuce.

— Lauren Linder, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of cluster

Noun

Remove any large groupings of plants like saw palmetto, yaupon, wax myrtle and gallberry, especially if the plants are close to the home, adjacent decks or porches or under eaves or overhangs.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
However, the situation is changing, as the latest Firefox update brings a new type of Smart Window browser tabs, AI-powered tab grouping, and visual previews of your browsing history.

— Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of grouping

Noun

This iconic avenue, completed in the early 20th century, showcases a stunning array of architectural styles from Belle Époque to Art Deco, with landmark buildings like the Telefónica Building and the ornate Edificio Metrópolis defining its skyline.

— Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Webtoon boasts 155 million monthly active users across an array of titles that have been adapted for traditional TV and movies.

— William Earl, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of array

Noun

As the tree grew, the metal bands cut into the trunk and branches, in some places disappearing beneath a scar-like covering of bark.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
But the band fury is as climactic as anything that could be done continuing to have the full ensemble play… and Dudamel looked happy enough to put his baton down, turn around and just watch the group play for a few minutes.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of band

Noun

The collection will soon expand their operations beyond Spain, however, with properties planned in Namibia and Venice too.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
And if a debt collector knows or has reason to know your employer prohibits personal debt collection communications at work, the debt collector generally can't contact you there.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of collection

Noun

Gather a bunch of people who have never lived on their own before, and there’s a good chance that not all of them will be conscientious about cleanliness.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Emmy voters are not a sentimental bunch, and the categories are stacked and fiercely competitive.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

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