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
Annabelle Canela, Parents, 2 May 2025
The project was pressed in a run of 15,000 copies, one of the largest batches among the exclusives.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
For those seeking something truly special, their Snowflake release is an annual, limited-edition offering that’s aged in a variety of cask types—ranging from rum to port—making each batch a one-of-a-kind experience.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
This Week's Best 'Blippi' YouTube Videos For Toddlers From learning all about vehicles to searching for hidden dino eggs, this week's batch of Blippi videos deliver big on fun and education.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 2 May 2025
The project was pressed in a run of 15,000 copies, one of the largest batches among the exclusives.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
Distillation utilizes pot still, batch kettle, and continuous column stills.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
For those seeking something truly special, their Snowflake release is an annual, limited-edition offering that’s aged in a variety of cask types—ranging from rum to port—making each batch a one-of-a-kind experience.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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This fungus cluster also generated airborne spores, infecting the soldiers.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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While red, inflamed skin was often seen as the norm, my flares—ranging from deep brown or purplish dry patches to clusters of tiny, itchy bumps—looked more like a disease to be feared and ashamed of rather than understood and treated.—
Raelle Kennedy,
Health,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Fetterman voted for several of President Donald Trump’s nominees, like Attorney General Pam Bondi, and has been a fervent supporter of Israel in its war in Gaza against the terrorist group Hamas.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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If there is space, the group may welcome back a few former students with an alternate project.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Four of those hits were bunched in the fifth, as well, which maximized damage even when the Royals starter didn’t allow a homer.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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They are bunched up with AS Roma (63 points) and Bologna (62 points), as all four clubs battle it out down the stretch.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Windows users can buy the entire Space Quest collection through Steam or Good Old Games.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 May 2025
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Rather, the distillery uses the collection to explore how nuanced cask finishes can deepen complexity without overpowering the bourbon’s core character. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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Treat them well, and these versatile groupings will dazzle all season long.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The Palace is marking this milestone with a special concert featuring music from shows that have played the theater since 2004 performed by an array of Broadway stars.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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The case out of Dedham, Massachusetts has turned into a years-long whodunnit legal saga that has garnered massive intrigue from true-crime fans across the country, spurring an array of podcasts, movies, and television shows.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The band last appeared on SNL three years ago for what was also that season’s Mother’s Day episode.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2025
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In a packed nightclub in Mexico City, hundreds of young people sang along as a band played a popular song narrating the life of a foot soldier for the Sinaloa drug cartel.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
Verb
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With that, the team has noticed an array of trends arising, particularly in terms of what brands and products are most often stacked.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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The Cooper Flagg sweepstakes commenced with the insertion of 14 ping pong balls stacked numerically with the lowest numbers at the bottom.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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