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as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
that bunch goes out to lunch together every Friday
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2
as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit
bought a bunch of grapes
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a small bunch of people were sent to clean up the place
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as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
a bunch in the blanket
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as in dozen
a considerable amount
I have a bunch of thoughts on the matter, so grab a notepad
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as in to poke
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the dress bunches a bit at the waist
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as in to crowd
to gather into a closely packed group
the slow service caused the customers at the pick-up counter to bunch up
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Recent Examples of bunch
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, one woman shared just how big her tiny kitten grew, going from the smallest of the bunch to weighing almost 30 pounds.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Instead of being evenly spread out along the material’s lattice (or atomic arrangement), electrons bunched together in certain regions and spread out in others, forming a wave pattern—or a charge density wave (CDW) phase.
—Meghie Rodrigues, IEEE Spectrum, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Between the many hearty stews and cozy chilis, there is one fall soup recipe that has become our readers’ most beloved of the bunch.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, one woman shared just how big her tiny kitten grew, going from the smallest of the bunch to weighing almost 30 pounds.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Frightened livestock can bunch together in fear, potentially crushing smaller or weaker members of the group.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Instead of being evenly spread out along the material’s lattice (or atomic arrangement), electrons bunched together in certain regions and spread out in others, forming a wave pattern—or a charge density wave (CDW) phase.
—Meghie Rodrigues, IEEE Spectrum, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunch
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Over the weekend, massive crowds gathered in downtown Chicago to protest a federal takeover and voice support for immigrants, according to WLS.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Beneath the canopy of a giant Ethiopian flag, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addressed a crowd of dignitaries including the presidents of Somalia, Djibouti and Kenya.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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The batch auctions were long gone.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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The small-batch ice cream shop spins up scoops inspired by classic Filipino flavors, including as Ube Cookies & Cream, Jackfruit Chili Nut, and Keso Guava Cheesecake.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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That dropped to just two teens in that age group in 2024.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Energy Foundation China, the nonprofit group mentioned by Lucci, is one such major funder of domestic environmental nonprofit organizations, disbursing tens of millions of dollars each year to support American activists while operating under the oversight of the CCP.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Finally, my projections are meant as broad expectation setters and not a hard ceiling or floor for each player.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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All of the four projections show an energy mix, as well as dramatic increases in solar and wind.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Huffman, 61, has been an advocate of strong climate change and environmental protection policies since his state Assembly tenure from 2006 to 2012, and was a member of the Marin Municipal Water District for a dozen years before that.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The oldest neighborhood in Miami, Coconut Grove is a sedate enclave that hugs Biscayne Bay about a dozen miles from South Beach—but up to an hour by car during peak traffic—with the iconic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens as its cultural and architectural center.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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Stars not just in front of, but within the dusty nebula, poke through all but the densest gas.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
8 Sep. 2025
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In July 2024, Thompson's daughter Gaia shared a cheeky post on her Instagram Stories poking fun at 2023's Barbie movie's tagline — and Thompson's ex, Kenneth Branagh.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Princess Kate, Prince William and the students were seen huddling together to hide from the downpour.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The event was broadcast live on YouTube, and groups of people sat on the grassy lawn in front of the Capitol huddled together around their phones, listening to the survivors, whose voices echoed across the wide square.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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This 12-pack of landscape lights is a limited-time deal, so don’t miss the opportunity to stake them in beside your pool, sidewalk, outdoor stairs, or garden for this low price.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The change will impact vehicle assembly as well as the teams that assemble battery packs for EV batteries, GM confirmed.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Bunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunch. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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