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
Alana Wise, NPR, 24 May 2025
But her latest batch of music signals a new direction in Cash’s life and musical direction.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Note from Chef Emma Lipp: This is more of a method than a recipe, and it can be batched accordingly in size and in personal variations.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
DMVs across the country are warning drivers of a new batch of fake, phishing text messages, designed to scam respondents out of their personal and financial information.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 24 May 2025
But her latest batch of music signals a new direction in Cash’s life and musical direction.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Verb
Layer 2 solutions were designed specifically to reduce transaction costs by processing operations off-chain and submitting only batched results to the main network.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Note from Chef Emma Lipp: This is more of a method than a recipe, and it can be batched accordingly in size and in personal variations.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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Since then, the cry for additional testing and a review of the cancer cluster has only gotten louder.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
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The star cluster that makes up Queen Berenice’s hair is made up of very young stars, about 500 million years old.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
Noun
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One group estimates that the number of homeless residents in the region has doubled in recent years.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The Pro Football Hall of Famer has joined the ownership group of Denver’s NWSL expansion club as the women’s soccer team prepares for its inaugural season in 2026.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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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
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Donating appreciated investments from taxable accounts reaps significant tax benefits in addition to bunching charitable contributions in one year.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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The vast collection of archival materials and ephemera spans over 30 years of the Filipina artist’s career, from her time in the Bay Area during the mid-70s through her passing in 2004.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The ground floor is largely dedicated a rotating display of the museum’s permanent collection, with works by the likes of Mr. Imagination, Lee Godie and Wesley Willis.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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That line will start sailing on June 17, with KMTC providing one vessel to the grouping.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Deadline’s Sound & Screen will make its UK debut during SXSW London, with live performances and conversations with an array of composers set for the showcase Saturday, June 7.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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People with a competent array of professional skills are in high demand and always valued.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The band seeks musicians on woodwind, brass and other instruments, with a good attitude, sense of humor, and desire to play together in a creative way.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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Sales of the title grew dramatically, and this week the Grammy winner’s latest full-length returns to multiple rankings and even brings the band back to the top spot on one tally in the United Kingdom.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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This merry, hour-long holiday extravaganza will be stacked with gifts for Bravo fans and feature a number of Yuletide Bravolebrity performances.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Weekend writing sessions can stack into thousands per month.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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