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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Recent Examples of batch
Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Though the size of the batch was not disclosed, the delivery forms part of ongoing state defense orders and signals continued production of the aircraft.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Roadie offers multi-stop and batch deliveries that can take drivers hours to complete and can span large distances.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The company, which was founded by Elon Musk, marked its 600th successful landing of one of its orbital-class rockets with the recovery of the first-stage booster that put a new batch of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Sunday (April 19).
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Though the size of the batch was not disclosed, the delivery forms part of ongoing state defense orders and signals continued production of the aircraft.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
The recall includes all flavors, sizes, and batch numbers of True Sea Moss brand Sea Moss Gel Superfood, which was packaged in 16 fluid-ounce glass jars and manufactured prior to January 9, 2026.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Roadie offers multi-stop and batch deliveries that can take drivers hours to complete and can span large distances.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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In February 2025, a 3,281-square-foot cluster home in the first block of Snow Melt Court sold for $2,305,000, a price per square foot of $703.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The first 32 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft will begin primarily focused on a top tier that runs out quickly, and transition to a bunch of teams staring at the same cluster of offensive tackles, edge rushers and wide receivers.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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At one point, my friend was added to a WeChat group that included nearly five hundred foreign actors, many of whom were sharing casting calls to make sure they weren’t being scammed.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings could target him as an undrafted signing to bolster a defensive backs group that should look far different when the draft concludes.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bromley have five players bunched together near the halfway line, prepared to win second and third balls.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In a 3-1 loss to the Giants, the Dodgers scored their only run by bunching four walks in one hitless inning.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The new project, which coincided with the brand’s 50th anniversary, offered casual fans and true aficionados the opportunity to discover the Armani archives with an interactive online platform that collated and organized its collections.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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The rooms Every room features floor-to-ceiling windows, and a collection of 30 suites means there is no shortage of room types, from city kings and doubles to skyline corner studio suites and one-bedroom suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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These vague groupings make more sense than a chronological accounting, since many of the artists on view grew and changed over rather short periods of time.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some Cypress Village residents are beseeching the city to keep it that way, even as the HOA applies to let the pickle balling resume.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Jokic came off a pin-down from Braun to catch on the right wing — again making Gobert chase him around a screen — but air-balled the 3-pointer.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The barrel bag is easily spring's biggest bag trend, emerging as a runway favorite and available in an array of casual and polished styles.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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The roughly six-ton spacecraft was supposed to unfurl a 2,400-square-foot communications array antenna and join a half-dozen other satellites undergoing tests for AST’s cellular broadband network.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2026
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Otherwise, check out an at-home pilates kit that includes a ring, ball, and bands for under $30.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The scientists discovered the most distinct feature of Earth's oceans, besides their water, are flat bands of land up to several hundred miles wide and ranging in elevation from about 50 to 1,345 feet (15 to 410 meters) below sea level.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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