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

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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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batch

2 of 2

verb

as in to bunch

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Recent Examples of batch

Noun

Temporarily approving batch-by-batch shipments of a similar intramuscular drug that was used in Europe. — Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026 The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force, which helps root out goods made with unethical labor, helped identify the batch announced Friday. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Verb

As whiskey fans already know, Booker’s stands out as being an uncut, unfiltered bourbon, and while the specifics change from batch to batch, there are some constants—the whiskey is usually six to eight years old and between 120 and 130 proof. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 June 2026 The first mission, carrying Starlink batch 17-47 on the Falcon 9 booster B1088, departed from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for batch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch

Noun

Brave1, Ukraine’s defense-technology cluster, describes implementation speed as a critical factor in modern warfare.

— John Sviokla, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
One cluster of storms from south of Chicago into neighboring northwest Indiana was warned for wind gusts up to 100 mph.

— Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Definition of cluster

Verb

The designer believes that the gown got bunched up during Diana’s carriage ride to the church.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Skylrk Slouchy Socks bunched above a pair of unreleased Matter Daddy sneakers in the Latte colorway, while Speed Demon sunglasses in Jet supplied the narrow black frames.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 July 2026

Definition of bunch

Noun

In recent months and years, KCATA has struggled with route and workforce reductions, along with technical difficulties in implementing new fare collection technology.

— Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The park is home to a collection of historic buildings, including California's First Theater, the oldest government building in the Golden State, and one of the nation’s last remaining whalebone sidewalks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Definition of collection

Noun

Vargas, Murakami and Montgomery joined the 2004 grouping of Joe Crede, Paul Konerko and José Valentín as Sox trios to accomplish the feat.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Manfred Weber, president of the European Parliament’s largest political grouping – the centre-right European People’s Party – called for tougher action.

— Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 31 July 2026

Definition of grouping

Verb

Suddenly, your main goal becomes cannon-balling straight into Prospect Lake.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
The rayon-spandex knit is soft, stretchy, and virtually wrinkle-proof, so it can be balled into the corner of a tote bag as a backup outfit and still look fine at dinner.

— Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Definition of ball

Noun

The spa The excellent Nordic spa offers a pine-scented sauna, an array of treatment options, and a fitness studio.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Caught between a defensive line of fans, an array of worried and/or triggered observers, and people dressing their gleeful critiques of a woman’s body in the guise of concern, Grande interjects some of the slowest, somberest music of her career.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of array

Noun

Jupiter showed cloud bands and its Great Red Spot could be seen just slipping off the edge, with three of its moons also in the field.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Chamblee Rocks This season’s Chamblee Rocks series concludes with a Boy Band Review, paying tribute to the biggest hits from the boy bands of the ’90s and early 2000s, including ‘N Sync, Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026