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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
car buffs stood around admiring a group of classic cars in the parking lot
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as in groupings
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the next tour group was being seated for dinner
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as in types
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
you'll find both good and bad in every ethnic group
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as in ranks
to arrange or assign according to type
you should first group the invertebrates by genus
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as in assembles
to bring together in one body or place
group the kids together and we'll see if they're all here
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Recent Examples of groups
Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Eight teams will advance to the single-elimination knockout round – the winner of each of the six groups and two wild cards (the team from each conference with the best record in group play that finished second in its group).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
What To Know Monitoring groups reported that Russia launched Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, cruise and ballistic missiles across Ukraine.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Each year, the parade organization invites all military, veteran and civic organizations, as well as many universities, high schools, junior high schools, youth groups throughout the Treasure Valley and encourage marching bands, floats, boys and girl scout units to participate.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025
This is also a good day to interact with groups and organizations because your skill at dealing with members of the general public is tops.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
The winners of each of the six groups automatically advance to the quarterfinals, but there are also two additional spots for wildcard teams.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Little is known about how ICE is using Paragon Solutions technology and legal groups recently sued DHS for records about it and tools made by the company Cellebrite.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
More on why environmental groups are concerned.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
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Officials believe the two groups were part of a single network, some planning domestic attacks and others seeking to join ISIS abroad.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Eight teams will advance to the single-elimination knockout round – the winner of each of the six groups and two wild cards (the team from each conference with the best record in group play that finished second in its group).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
What To Know Monitoring groups reported that Russia launched Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, cruise and ballistic missiles across Ukraine.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Each year, the parade organization invites all military, veteran and civic organizations, as well as many universities, high schools, junior high schools, youth groups throughout the Treasure Valley and encourage marching bands, floats, boys and girl scout units to participate.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025
This is also a good day to interact with groups and organizations because your skill at dealing with members of the general public is tops.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
The winners of each of the six groups automatically advance to the quarterfinals, but there are also two additional spots for wildcard teams.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Little is known about how ICE is using Paragon Solutions technology and legal groups recently sued DHS for records about it and tools made by the company Cellebrite.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
More on why environmental groups are concerned.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groups
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Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener's personality.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Scrolling social feeds reveals a relentless parade of fireplace mantels draped in plaid and velvet, clusters of vintage nutcrackers beneath dark-wood shelves, and tablescapes positively roaring with holiday maximalism.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nix was uneven, seemingly out of sync with Payton and the personnel groupings.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lynch, the Rivian engineer, said outdoorsy types can feel confident taking their R1S or R1T Quads with them on the trails or national parks.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Why Some Glass Can Break in the Microwave Certain types of glass can break in the microwave due to their inability to withstand high heat and rapid temperature changes.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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For children, Arizona consistently ranks below the national average for preventive dental visits.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dallas ranks 31st in both yards and points allowed per game this season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The country now assembles reactors in just five to six years, twice as fast as Western nations.—
Brad Plumer,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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Those inevitable challenges could influence how Vitello assembles his coaching staff in the coming days and weeks.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Each garment, which is rich in detail, is produced by hand in small batches at their atelier in Bombay.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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With 40 grind settings and a 300 gram bean hopper, this electric grinder is capable of handling grinding for larger batches.—
Jack Byram,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Most areas will see less than an inch of snow, though narrow bands may locally produce 1 to 2 inches.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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But Antone’s also means a lot to the city of Austin as just a 400-cap room that touring bands can play for the first time, sort of like the Troubadour or Bowery Ballroom.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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The show spans multiple categories, including men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, bed and bath, kitchen and tabletop, stationery, wall coverings, window fashions and other applications across the surface design industry.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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New foams have enabled the creation of shoes that are simultaneously soft, fast, tall, and featherweight, bridging previous shoe categories—maximalist not only in form, but also function.—
Dean Stattmann,
Outside,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Groups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groups. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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