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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
Michael Collins, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
Huitzilin exited his vehicle holding up his own camera phone alongside his wife, and the two groups got into a heated exchange, according to video played in court.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Find the groups without making four mistakes.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
This week’s new releases herald the return of a 16-time Grammy winner with his first new solo album in a decade, as well as five fresh tracks from one of the biggest K-pop groups on the planet.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of harboring militant groups that then stage attacks across the border and also of allying with its archrival India.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Several environmental groups are also challenging the move.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
—Matt Brown, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
Rather than the type of chemical groups alone driving selectivity, the structure and positioning of those groups on the nanocellulose played a major role.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
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Though the groups operate with some autonomy, Iran has provided them with financial support, weaponry such as drones, missiles, and training and intelligence.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
Huitzilin exited his vehicle holding up his own camera phone alongside his wife, and the two groups got into a heated exchange, according to video played in court.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Find the groups without making four mistakes.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
This week’s new releases herald the return of a 16-time Grammy winner with his first new solo album in a decade, as well as five fresh tracks from one of the biggest K-pop groups on the planet.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of harboring militant groups that then stage attacks across the border and also of allying with its archrival India.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Several environmental groups are also challenging the move.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
—Matt Brown, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
Rather than the type of chemical groups alone driving selectivity, the structure and positioning of those groups on the nanocellulose played a major role.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groups
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The late-season fruits are incredibly showy, arranged in dense clusters circling the stems.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Grand Hall's vineyard-style seating is arranged like clusters of grapes on different vines, meaning there’s no bad seat in the house.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Rather than looking for the galaxy directly, the research team searched for tight groupings of globular clusters, dense spherical groups of stars that orbit galaxies and can serve as signposts for hidden galaxies nearby.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2026
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Malinin stuck a double loop instead of a quadruple, groupings of four now evading him at every turn.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Blood samples gathered at the time were examined for the presence of 11 types of PFAS chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility Accessible room types include king bedrooms and double bedrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Though Disneyland Park’s littler and much younger sibling, the park has grown into a respectable offering, one that ranks among my favorite Disney parks in North America.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Open Doors, which tracks Christian persecution, ranks Iran among the top 10 most dangerous countries for Christians.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Jeff and Carl will be making homemade Jalapeño dinner rolls while our Angels in Service staff assembles a fresh creamy coleslaw.—
Gary Paun,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In Ethiopia, Belayneh Kinde Group (BKG) assembles about 150 minibuses a month using Chinese components.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Cook food in smaller batches instead to prevent splattering.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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French firm Danone has also recalled formula products, including some Aptamil and Cow & Gate batches in the UK.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Also receiving two nominations is a pair of San Diego bands that are both veteran national concert attractions, Pierce The Veil and Slightly Stoopid.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Following the High School Invitational, 22 university bands will perform and be critiqued.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The film picked up two Academy Award nominations, for Wiig and Mumolo's screenplay, and for McCarthy's supporting performance, but lost in both categories.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Prizes will be handed out for Most Original Float, Best Team Theme and other categories.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Groups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groups. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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