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
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 4 June 2025
There are also plenty of recipes that can be made and frozen-ahead, which makes baking a second (or third) batch a smart idea.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2025
Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
The network announced the latest batch of celebrity contestants for the competition show on Wednesday (Aug. 6).
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Edit, convert, compress, and batch process your documents in one place and with ease.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 4 June 2025
There are also plenty of recipes that can be made and frozen-ahead, which makes baking a second (or third) batch a smart idea.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
The latest batch of files still didn’t reveal a direct connection between this officer and Oswald, but that hasn’t put the issue to bed.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
The network announced the latest batch of celebrity contestants for the competition show on Wednesday (Aug. 6).
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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Indeed, the footage of the cluster of cells meeting the uterus looks like a mini cosmic explosion.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The organization also is partnering with a nonprofit developer to create a cluster of 21 shipping containers converted into little houses in Eastpointe, just outside Detroit.—
Felice J. Freyer,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The organization’s data showed that drowning rates are rising too, with already at-risk groups like young children and seniors of all races and ethnicities, as well as Black people of all ages, seeing the greatest increase in deaths.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The French group, parent of Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and other luxury brands, has an option to buy 100 percent of Valentino’s capital by 2028, while Mayhoola could become a shareholder in Kering.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Instead of being evenly spread out along the material’s lattice (or atomic arrangement), electrons bunched together in certain regions and spread out in others, forming a wave pattern—or a charge density wave (CDW) phase.—
Meghie Rodrigues,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 July 2025
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The crew height shields ankles from boot rub, while the snug fit prevents slipping or bunching.—
Brandon Schultz,
Travel + Leisure,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Bossa’s Future Relics collection blends blend nostalgia, innovation and sustainability.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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When the astrology collection debuts on individual homepages this weekend, users will have the option to explore and experience recommendations for each star sign.—
Megan Thomas,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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The healthcare sector is the worst performer among the 11 S & P 500 groupings this year, down nearly 3% as of Thursday's close.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Even with the most modern technologies available, refining operations come with an array of environmental concerns including potential impacts to both water and air quality.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Circa Resort & Casino CEO Derek Stevens recently told Fox News Digital that international tourism is down across an array of locations.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Just two songs into his band’s 45-minute set — and, overall, only a third of the way through a celebration of (largely) ’80s rock of the (predominantly) yacht variety — Colin Hay was looking pleased with himself.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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What else to expect at 2025's Americana Honors & Awards Buddy Miller will return as the leader of the Americana awards' all-star backing band, which will include Don Was, The McCrary Sisters, Fred Eltringham, Jen Gunderman, Jim Hoke and Larry Campbell.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And the new interim administration is stacked with loyalists and active military officers.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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He’s stacked good days at camp that has earned praise from Prescott, and his performance Saturday offers optimism that he’s improved in the run game under new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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