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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Just as a still concentrates a large batch of weak liquid into a smaller batch of strong stuff, AI distillation condenses a big model into a smaller one that, ideally, acts like the original. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026 More sales news Ahead of MIPCOM Cannes next week, Dogwoof has also unveiled a batch of sales to TV stations and streamers. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Verb

Customers are asked to visit Cooluli's website to enter the model and batch numbers to determine whether their minifridge is included in the recall. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for batch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch

Noun

Just around a curved hallway are three colorful displays of books wrapped in African textiles by the British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare, each presiding over a cluster of seating.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The structure’s 27 gleaming marble petals rise in clusters of three to form nine sides, creating a perfectly symmetrical bloom that appears to float above a series of nine reflecting pools.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of cluster

Noun

The letter is spearheaded by Guardrails Action, the nonprofit affiliated with Guardrails Alliance, the super PAC launched in June as a counterweight to pro-AI election groups.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The service The service at Sala is seamless and friendly, and from arrival, the front desk staff feels more like a group of friends than a removed set of hotel employees.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of group

Verb

The broken transmission of the Williams prevented it from being easily moved, so a full safety car was declared, bunching the pack up.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
The 16-night cruise offers nine sea days, which are mostly bunched together in the middle of the cruise.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of bunch

Noun

Some 37% of Gen Z women kept their collections on view only within their own households, compared with 16% of Gen Z men.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
The series is based upon Helene Tursten’s short story collections An Elderly Lady Is Up To No Good and An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of collection

Noun

In separate local elections, various independent candidates and groupings appeared to be winning most seats nationwide, a traditional result.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, of the 105 political parties and groupings qualified to participate, only 33 had successfully submitted their membership lists.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of grouping

Verb

Those guys came in and really stepped up, Dohnte, Mitch, Tanner (Hudson) and Mike and really Tee for a good part of the game, too, balled as well.

— Zak Keefer, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Most of us puke and then cancel plans; Clark went out there and continued to ball.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of ball

Noun

Because the plant itself doesn’t yield an essential oil, the fragrance is conjured by perfumers using an array of synthetic molecules.

— April Long, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026
Putting the array of evidence together represents the primary task ahead for James, the special prosecutor tasked with leading the investigation and considering whether to bring charges.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026