1
as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
a batch of essays to correct
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2
as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
send in the next batch of applicants
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Recent Examples of batches
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
Add chicken to air-fryer basket in batches, if necessary.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
As part of the investigation, the committee has released multiple batches of documents related to the files, many of which were obtained from the committee’s subpoena to Epstein’s estate.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
Onboarding Volume Industrial expansion in agro-processing and light manufacturing often means hiring in large batches, quickly and in locations where HR infrastructure is still developing.
—Alex Daruty, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Tripathi and her team must prove that this system can handle tons of waste rather than small laboratory batches.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
That number has fluctuated from a high of 115,000 in May to a low of about 16,000 on the day before this column was published, ebbing and flowing as tickets were purchased, new batches were released and FIFA (maybe) pulled back others.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Given the financial and environmental costs of manufacturing at scale in orbit, Williams, the biophysics professor, expects that the future lies in making small research batches in space and replicating that on Earth.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Working in batches if necessary, cook the chicken (with the marinade still on it) until deeply caramelized on the outside, the chicken releases from the pan and its juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Noun
The batches were distilled between January 2015 and April 2016, the whiskey was aged for a full decade in char #4 barrels with char #3 heads, and it was bottled at 102 proof without chill filtration.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
Add chicken to air-fryer basket in batches, if necessary.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
As part of the investigation, the committee has released multiple batches of documents related to the files, many of which were obtained from the committee’s subpoena to Epstein’s estate.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
Onboarding Volume Industrial expansion in agro-processing and light manufacturing often means hiring in large batches, quickly and in locations where HR infrastructure is still developing.
—Alex Daruty, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Tripathi and her team must prove that this system can handle tons of waste rather than small laboratory batches.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
That number has fluctuated from a high of 115,000 in May to a low of about 16,000 on the day before this column was published, ebbing and flowing as tickets were purchased, new batches were released and FIFA (maybe) pulled back others.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Given the financial and environmental costs of manufacturing at scale in orbit, Williams, the biophysics professor, expects that the future lies in making small research batches in space and replicating that on Earth.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Working in batches if necessary, cook the chicken (with the marinade still on it) until deeply caramelized on the outside, the chicken releases from the pan and its juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batches
Noun
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Researchers estimate that at least 4% of the ocean's surface is covered by floating mats and clusters of seaweed, with levels expected to increase further throughout June.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Bright orange milkweed aphids (Aphis nerii) usually emerge toward the end of summer and feed in clusters on the stems and leaves of common milkweed, swamp milkweed, and other milkweed plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Instead, groups gather on comfortable furniture and chat while sipping cocktails and dealing playing cards.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Break large groups into smaller groups.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The second and third outs were called third strikes, both of them initially balls before All-Star catcher Realmuto challenged through the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS), or so called robot umpires, that will be used in the regular season for the first time this year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Arrange dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since making her debut in 2009, Son Bo-Mi has written numerous novels and short story collections, including Dear Ralph Lauren, Little Village, Bringing Them the Lindy Hop, and The Fireflies of Manhattan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The collaboration comes after Ephea was incubated by Kering’s Material Innovation Lab in Milan, which identifies, evolves, and helps to operationalize hundreds of alternative materials, with the hope of embedding them into brand collections.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Fatemian simply bunches each slice slightly, creating a ruffled, flower-like radish slice that is then inserted between the rest of the vegetables.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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The radiation bunches up the electrons, leading to their amplifying only a specific wavelength, creating a laser beam.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 June 2024
Noun
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If launch costs fall dramatically, enormous solar arrays in orbit become easier to imagine.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Orbital Marine Power is already developing larger next-generation systems and has outlined plans for multi-turbine tidal arrays capable of delivering significantly more electricity.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Nearly 350 bands have already applied to play the event, which means Schwartz and his organizers have a lot of listening to do.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Unlike clunky acupressure bands or funky glasses, the Essence Essential Oil Nasal Diffusers are surprisingly discreet.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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“Batches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batches. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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