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
Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 May 2025
The proof varies from batch to batch—usually are three per year—and has ranged from as low as 118 proof to a high of 140.2 proof more than a decade ago in September of 2014.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2025
That takes place over a two-day period because it’s done in 100-pound batches.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
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Noun
Finally, batch prepping ingredients on the weekend provides many benefits.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 May 2025
The proof varies from batch to batch—usually are three per year—and has ranged from as low as 118 proof to a high of 140.2 proof more than a decade ago in September of 2014.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
Verb
Speaking of being alert, The Morning Show will drop a new batch of season four episodes on Sept. 17.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2025
That takes place over a two-day period because it’s done in 100-pound batches.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Mini-halos are typically found in clusters between galaxies.—
Nick Butler,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Both acts had recently claimed a trio of successes, but now Rosé has pulled ahead and tied with another member of the same group.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The Islamic Republic’s allied militant groups may be hobbled for now, but the regime continues to wield influence through Islamic centers, schools and universities, and mosques across Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.—
Roya Boroumand,
Time,
9 July 2025
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They were bunched up in a small living room, and the whole group lept up in excitment when Peter’s name was called.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Led by Piastri, with Verstappen close behind, the drivers bunched up again.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
Noun
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In Georgia, for example, the Georgia State Afterschool Network used its long-standing relationships with community organizations to efficiently distribute grant funds and provide technical support for data collection and analysis and high-quality programming.—
Linda Darling-Hammond,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The entire Flora collection is designed as an ode to female empowerment, femininity and freedom.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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In another blow to China’s push to become a regional leader, India on Thursday rejected signing a joint statement facilitated by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization—one such grouping set up by China and Russia to counter U.S. influence.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Smartphone hackers have a diverse array of attacks to choose from, each targeting a different victim group and employing a different methodology.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Following the festivities Tuesday, the Cowboys star fielded an array of questions from the media.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The Velvet Sundown, a band that channels the hazy era of the '60s and '70s, hit the impressive milestone barely a month after dropping their debut album Floating on Echoes on June 5.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Scherzinger spoke to Billboard about filming the Netflix contest — where 50 musicians form six bands without ever seeing each other — alongside host AJ McLean, Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland and Payne.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
Verb
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They were either obstructed from view inside cardboard boxes or stacked in bags which obscured observation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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New College of Florida, once a progressive institution, underwent substantial changes to its curriculum and staff beginning in 2023 when DeSantis stacked its board with conservative members.—
Katherine Mangan,
ProPublica,
11 July 2025
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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