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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as in to bunch
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Recent Examples of batch
Devonne Goode, Parents, 19 June 2025
SpaceX plans to do this by launching a series of tankers, or Starship vehicles designed to carry batches of fuel and oxidizer.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 May 2025
The proof varies from batch to batch—usually are three per year—and has ranged from as low as 118 proof to a high of 140.2 proof more than a decade ago in September of 2014.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
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Noun
The weekend is here, which means a fresh batch of movie and TV titles are in the queue.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 19 June 2025
SpaceX plans to do this by launching a series of tankers, or Starship vehicles designed to carry batches of fuel and oxidizer.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Verb
Finally, batch prepping ingredients on the weekend provides many benefits.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 May 2025
The proof varies from batch to batch—usually are three per year—and has ranged from as low as 118 proof to a high of 140.2 proof more than a decade ago in September of 2014.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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To identify these early galaxies, Wold and his colleagues focused on a massive galaxy cluster called Abell 2744, or Pandora's Cluster, located about 4 billion light-years away in the constellation Sculptor.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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When a frenzied cluster of infected, as the virus carriers are known collectively, bursts through the door and the screaming starts, the video image of Dipsy, Laa-Laa, Po and Tinky-Winky gets splashed with blood.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
Noun
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While Molo’s clients have yet to proceed with an appeal, attorneys representing two other groups of House objectors have filed notices of appeal following Wilken’s final approval of the settlement on June 6.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2025
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Barrett’s ruling, however, left open the possibility that Trump’s birthright policy could be blocked nationwide under lawsuits brought by state governments, or class-action litigation to challenge the order on behalf of groups of plaintiffs who would be affected by the order.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Saturday felt like the starting gate at the Kentucky Derby — 20 horses bunched together needing a little luck.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2025
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However, the spacing on the play was poor, with three receivers bunched too closely.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Pieces from her collection, including artist Karin Miller’s Angie in Yellow, adorn the mustard walls.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
22 June 2025
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The collection initially arrived with 44,300 equivalent units.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
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Bowden lists a grouping of three top-10 prospects as the package that would land Robert on the Padres.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Noun
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In April, the market selloff became even more dramatic when Trump unveiled a severe array of tariffs on the U.S.’s largest trading partners.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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And developers who take on the spatial complexities of working with old architecture face a dismaying array of bureaucratic and financial challenges.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The band typically starts new collections inside the top 10, and daily frequently, very close to the summit.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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As both bands said in statements, the two acts have long shared a mutual admiration for each other’s music.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Sandwiched between the ocean and the Oregon Coast Range, U.S. Route 101 traces the state’s entire coastline, with wide beaches and jagged sea stacks on one side of the road and thickets of evergreen forest on the other.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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By stacking eligibility under both statutes, focusing on stable housing instead of outdated employment requirements, and removing artificial barriers to home confinement, this guidance embraces the true intent of the law: helping men and women safely return home and rebuild their lives.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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