batches 1 of 2

noun

plural of batch
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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batches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of batch
as in balls

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Recent Examples of batches
Noun
The couple gives the dough two days to rise before boiling and baking, then brings small batches to farmers markets. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026 Leftover grease can affect future batches of icing, while soap residue can leave an unwanted taste. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2026 Seasoning sets are handcrafted in small batches, from sweet and savory to spicy and beyond. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon is one of those whiskeys, like Booker’s, that is released in a few batches spread out over the course of a year. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026 KitchenAid 7-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer The generous 7-quart capacity and planetary mixing motion make this 500-watt mixer extremely effective for anyone who bakes regularly or in large batches. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Waiting for the last batches of mail-in ballots Many mail-in votes won’t arrive until days after Election Day. — Philip Wang, Time, 28 Oct. 2026 Carpenter and King have preferred to keep their batches small and their marketing limited to word of mouth, but that word is spreading, especially across their ravenous genre-loving fan base. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Now, Heatbit is pegging the Bitwater's first batch of units at $899 and aims to ship them in the first quarter of 2027; subsequent batches will be priced at $1,299. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batches
  1. clusters
  2. groups
  3. balls
  4. collections
  5. groupings
  6. bunches
  7. arrays
  8. bands
Noun
  • Two other large, bright open star clusters in this region that look great in 10x50 binoculars are the glittering stars of NGC 752 in Andromeda and M34, a bright, hazy patch in Perseus.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Talks for arrangements that would see Moonshot rent access to clusters of 8,000 or more Blackwell GPUs hosted in the region have taken place, one source said.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of clusters
Noun
  • Before Wilson went out, Buzelis played extensive minutes with these secondary groups, which afforded him greater on-ball privileges (and responsibilities) to create on the offensive end of the ball.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The researchers demonstrated that individual units could perform manipulation and locomotion independently, while connected groups could coordinate their movements to transport objects.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of groups
Verb
  • The wool balls work best with small to medium loads, which is a better way to dry your clothing anyway, as overloading the dryer leads to excessive friction which reduces the softness of materials and creates wrinkles.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Bassey signs, Ike balls out An hour after the Warriors officially signed reserve center Charles Bassey to a one-year deal, Graham Ike did his best to show that the backup center position should still be considered in flux.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
Definition of balls
Noun
  • Today, the arboretum attracts more than 1 million visitors annually who visit the grounds to stroll among its living collections, including more than 100,000 plant specimens.
    — S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Miami-Dade this year saw a 2% drop-off in Doral collections from a sales tax that’s added to most restaurant checks in the county.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of collections
Noun
  • Although more than half of the Paleolithic cave-art groupings recorded in Europe are located in the Iberian Peninsula, the study notes that the northeastern region has generally yielded only fragmentary evidence.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 2026
  • If Saturday’s results mirror the polls, Opportunity would hold the balance of power – with both the incumbent right and the opposition left coalition groupings in need of their support to secure a majority.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of groupings
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of bunches
Noun
  • These eight new arrays will boost the station's available power by a total of 30%, according to NASA officials.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Its four fixed radar arrays are designed to improve the ship’s ability to detect and track aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missile threats.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of arrays
Noun
  • One of music’s highest-selling contemporary Christian bands will be performing in the Kansas City area for the second year in a row.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2026
  • By midday Friday, the warmer air will put a halt to the chances of snow, with the lake-effect bands moving offshore.
    — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of bands

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“Batches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batches. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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