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

Put a fun spin on ranch by folding some into your next batch of dressing. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026 The first season will be broken up into two themed batches of episodes. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Verb

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 If tasks pile up, batch similar actions and protect your calendar edges, since boundaries keep interruptions from scattering your concentration. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for batch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch

Noun

These three mysterious elements of the cosmos have played a vital role in the evolution of large-scale cosmic structures like galaxies and galaxy clusters.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026
The executive observed that data analysis shows a younger customer has approached the brand, in addition to its loyal cluster of longtime clients in the 40- to 55-year-old core bracket.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of cluster

Noun

Human rights groups and advocates have denounced mass and arbitrary arrests, torture and disappearances in the Central American nation's prison system.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Ontario County First Assistant District Attorney James Nobles told the court that Arzuaga was at the center of the group accused of torturing Nordquist to death.

— Madison Scott, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of group

Verb

Harold’s men waded into water with their tunics bunched around their bare thighs.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
The soft, stretchy fabric moves with you across terminals without bunching or binding, and because the top and bottom are already matched, getting dressed at the crack of dawn requires zero thought.

— Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of bunch

Noun

These damn streets, they aren’t made for walking or living or trash collection or traffic or bicycles or romantic walks or rollerblading or traffic jogs.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Outside linebackers Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux, as well as inside linebacker Arvell Reese, are as athletic as any collection of rushers in the league.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of collection

Noun

So do scheme, personnel groupings, whether a team has a young starting quarterback or some young starters on the offensive line, and so on.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Thematic grouping of disparate work has become a popular, though not uncontroversial, trend.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of grouping

Verb

Two duel threat QBs that both struggled early and then balled out in the second half!

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
With the Bombers’ bullpen depleted, the junk-balling lefty didn’t allow a baserunner while recording a three-inning save after Cole hit the showers.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ball

Noun

In his first career start, Russell showed an array of skills.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The Chargers social media team recently made an Instagram post devoted entirely to his sneakers, with close-up shots of his array of Nike Air Force sneakers in bright yellow, green, blue, white with gold trim, and animal print.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of array

Noun

Florida State’s band completed its pregame festivities, including Chief Osceola’s planting the spear atop Renegade at midfield after the coin toss.

— David Ubben, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The sound of the mas, the first taste of Haitian energy parade attendees will experience before seeing the group, is carried forward by Jesus Luc, a Harlem native and Lespri Ayiti’s band manager.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026