1
as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a batch of essays to correct
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2
as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
send in the next batch of applicants
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Recent Examples of batch
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
This year, exhibitors had to rely on an ecclectic batch of holdovers, rereleases, including Back to the Future, and the expansion of Focus Features’ awards darling and specialty offering Bugonia.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Successful implementations typically use schema-aware tools that preserve metadata and support both batch and streaming pipelines to ensure consistency downstream.
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—Abhik Sengupta, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Shenzhou 21 is carrying commander Zhang Lu, 48, a veteran of the 2022 Shenzhou 15 mission, and two rookie astronauts, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, who were chosen from China's third batch of astronauts, selected in 2020.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
This year, exhibitors had to rely on an ecclectic batch of holdovers, rereleases, including Back to the Future, and the expansion of Focus Features’ awards darling and specialty offering Bugonia.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
Use batching to streamline large-scale organizing tasks Batching is extremely useful for large — and often overwhelming — organizing projects, such as cleaning out the garage, attic or basement or tackling an overflowing closet.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Successful implementations typically use schema-aware tools that preserve metadata and support both batch and streaming pipelines to ensure consistency downstream.
2.
—Abhik Sengupta, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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These gorgeous cluster bowls from The Favorites make creating a holiday dip spread, a crudité platter, a taco night, or a baked potato bar—use your imagination—so much faster and easier.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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Now, however the cluster of six ±1% moves since the sharp 3% drop on October 10 has materialized.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At the time, the FBI said the hackers responsible belonged to criminal group Darkside, believed to be based in Russia.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In addition to the murder charge, Thompson faces charges of committing a terroristic act, aggravated assault, engaging in violent criminal group activity and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to the jail roster.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With its shorter, non-folding collar, a mock neck gives you that same cozy feel as a turtleneck — without bunching or folding over.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Its grid stitch looks elegant while preventing the stuffing from bunching up, and it’s made of 100% cotton with a polyester filling that is helpful for people with allergies.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Blind Spot is this remarkable collection of photographs, but each one is accompanied by a short textual piece.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s Bespoke collection—a line of jeans with superior stretch and shape retention—is now the number one female style at specialty retailers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Some wonky orbital math suggests that Jupiter’s gravitational influence could have condensed rubble from the breakup into such a grouping.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the fall, Hempstead recommends hiking just beyond Chester Lake to Elephant Rocks, a grouping of huge limestone boulders surrounded by coniferous trees called larches, whose soft needles turn buttery yellow in late September.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Arrange the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Defense overall just balls Two.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These are advanced sonar and towed array technologies for detecting undersea noise and tracking vessels.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Today’s array of federal programs covering health care, housing, education, insurance, and retirement savings can provide a strong foundation for lifelong financial stability.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Nov. 2025
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That happiness doesn’t just extend to KATSEYE’s nods, but also to her fellow best new artist nominees, which include friends of the band like Addison Rae, sombr and Alex Warren.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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