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: a number of things of the same kind
a bunch of grapes
b
: group sense 2a
a bunch of friends
c
: a considerable amount : lot
a bunch of money
bunched; bunching; bunches
: to form into a bunch
Synonyms
Examples of bunch in a Sentence
Noun
He always had a bunch of keys on his belt.
Dried herbs hung in bunches from the kitchen rafters.
Verb
The child's tights bunched at the ankles.
the dress bunches a bit at the waist
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Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 23 July 2024
The data would suggest that having a single bout of sleep without a bunch of awakenings actually is more restorative in nature, biologically speaking.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 23 July 2024
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2024
Flipping Pikaia also changed the orientation of muscle groups that bunch together in a wave formation.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 24 June 2024
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Noun
Joining the bunch were the newest cast members, Bozoma Saint John, the former chief marketing officer at Netflix, and Jennifer Tilly — who modeled on the runway — an actress and friend of Stracke’s who has previously made appearances on the show.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 23 July 2024
The data would suggest that having a single bout of sleep without a bunch of awakenings actually is more restorative in nature, biologically speaking.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 23 July 2024
Verb
These strips have curved tacks that hold the carpet in place, preventing it from bunching up or coming loose.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2024
Flipping Pikaia also changed the orientation of muscle groups that bunch together in a wave formation.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 24 June 2024
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“Bunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunch. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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bunch
1 of 2 noun1
: a number of things of the same kind
a bunch of grapes
2
: group entry 1 sense 1, collection
a bunch of friends
3
: a large amount : lot
a bunch of money
bunch
2 of 2 verb
: to gather in a bunch
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