1
as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a batch of essays to correct
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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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Recent Examples of batch
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025
The next batch of three will release on Christmas Day, followed by the series finale, which hits select theaters and Netflix on New Year's Eve.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 10 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
These mats are incredibly nonstick, super easy to clean, and provide great heat distribution, whether your giftee is making classic chocolate chip cookies or a batch of delicate macarons.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025
The next batch of three will release on Christmas Day, followed by the series finale, which hits select theaters and Netflix on New Year's Eve.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 10 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.
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—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
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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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In 2018, however, the postcranial bones popped up in a collection of tens of thousands.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meghan's lifestyle brand, As ever, also released its first holiday collection last month, featuring sparkling wine, candles, fruit spreads and more.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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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
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During this time frame, a narrow, intense lake-effect snow band, only about 10 miles wide, will be capable of thunder, wind gusts near 35 mph and near-zero visibility at its peak.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honored bands like Outkast, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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