BATCH Synonyms: 149 Similar and Opposite Words

batch 1 of 2

noun

ˈbach

Definition of batch

as in cluster

a number of things considered as a unit a batch of essays to correct

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Relevance

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as in group

a usually small number of persons considered as a unit send in the next batch of applicants

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batch

2 of 2

verb

as in to bunch

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Recent Examples of batch

Noun

Just as a still concentrates a large batch of weak liquid into a smaller batch of strong stuff, AI distillation condenses a big model into a smaller one that, ideally, acts like the original. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026 More sales news Ahead of MIPCOM Cannes next week, Dogwoof has also unveiled a batch of sales to TV stations and streamers. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Verb

Customers are asked to visit Cooluli's website to enter the model and batch numbers to determine whether their minifridge is included in the recall. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 Start with a tidy desk and a glass of water, then batch related tasks so your focus stays strong through the afternoon. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for batch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch

Noun

Genetic comparisons revealed that deep-sea viral communities in the region are almost entirely unique, with just 4 percent of their protein clusters matching global databases.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
The source was generally in good condition, but mold spots and dense clusters of small white specks required careful treatment.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of cluster

Noun

Already, multiple House Republicans; key GOP candidates; and two bipartisan groups of senators have pushed back on the move.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Our ambition is to bring together creative and operational talent within a group that stays human in scale.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of group

Verb

The broken transmission of the Williams prevented it from being easily moved, so a full safety car was declared, bunching the pack up.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
The 16-night cruise offers nine sea days, which are mostly bunched together in the middle of the cruise.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of bunch

Noun

Trine Dyrholm, Christian Slater, Dree Hemingway are set to star in Jesper Just’s Incidents of Intimacy, the second production in Zentropa’s new collection of Dogma25 pictures.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Kaeding also said the inspiration for the latest collection came from finding pieces in vintage stores and digging through bins.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of collection

Noun

In separate local elections, various independent candidates and groupings appeared to be winning most seats nationwide, a traditional result.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, of the 105 political parties and groupings qualified to participate, only 33 had successfully submitted their membership lists.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of grouping

Verb

The Heat had one final chance to come away with the victory, but Conwell air-balled a three-pointer as the final buzzer sounded.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Those guys came in and really stepped up, Dohnte, Mitch, Tanner (Hudson) and Mike and really Tee for a good part of the game, too, balled as well.

— Zak Keefer, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of ball

Noun

Because the plant itself doesn’t yield an essential oil, the fragrance is conjured by perfumers using an array of synthetic molecules.

— April Long, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026
Putting the array of evidence together represents the primary task ahead for James, the special prosecutor tasked with leading the investigation and considering whether to bring charges.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of array

Noun

The intensity of their yearning has only increased on their second album, Nature’s Pill—and that’s no easy feat, considering this is a band whose breakout track opens with the narrator prostrating himself before the object of his affection.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
The Big 3 — Verizon , AT & T and T-Mobile — have lost billions in market value since SpaceX announced an acquisition of low-band spectrum last week.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026