Synonyms of batches

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clusters
• collections
• arrays
• bunches
• groups
• packages
• groupings
• lots
• assemblages
• clumps
• assortments
• batteries
• sets
• constellations
• varieties
• series
• mixtures
• blocks
• banks
• suites
• bands
• clutches
• parcels
• clots
• knots
• aggregates
• accumulations
• aggregations
• passels
• the whole kit and caboodle
• huddles
• musters
• jumbles
• cycles
• runs
• agglomerations
• sundries
• conglomerations
• suits
• odds and ends
• hodgepodges
• miscellanies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• units
• items
• entities
• singles

2

as in groups

a usually small number of persons considered as a unit

send in the next batch of applicants

Synonyms & Similar Words

• groups
• groupings
• bunches
• clusters
• bands
• lots
• crops
• arrays
• teams
• batteries
• crews
• parties
• platoons
• clutches
• squadrons
• parcels
• collectives
• battalions
• bodies
• gatherings
• consorts
• organizations
• rounds
• constellations
• schools
• circles
• knots
• boodles
• brigades
• passels
• congregations
• assemblies
• gangs
• huddles
• the whole kit and caboodle
• fellowships
• factions
• guilds
• cliques
• outfits
• sects
• posses
• sets
• orders
• task forces
• clans
• rings
• coalitions
• blocs
• unions
• coteries
• federations
• alliances
• broods
• musters
• leagues
• phalanxes
• confederations
• confederacies
• bevies
• coveys

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individuals
• singles

batches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of batch

as in balls

Related Words

• groups
• balls
• clusters
• bunches
• stacks
• piles
• lumps
• constellates
• rounds up
• herds
• huddles
• flocks
• assembles
• heaps
• bulks (up)
• pools
• corrals
• bands
• concentrates
• accumulates
• brigades
• packs
• collects
• amasses
• congregates
• hives
• swarms
• rallies
• garners
• links
• gathers
• picks up
• throngs
• compiles
• merges
• archives
• presses
• musters
• collates
• systematizes
• organizes
• combines
• arranges
• joins
• connects
• raises
• unites
• scrapes (up or together)
• regathers
• regroups
• re-collects

Dissimilar Words

• disperses
• separates
• scatters
• dissipates
• dissolves
• dispels
• sends
• breaks up
• disintegrates
• splits (up)
• severs
• dismisses
• disbands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of batches

Noun

Food safety officials swept into the kitchen, scrutinizing the tandoori ovens and expiration dates on batches of butter. — Zishaan A Latif, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Zhou timed what happened between batches, and found that, during a six-hour changeover, only one hour was useful. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Therefore the study could not capture differences that might occur between batches of the same product. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

This model generally involves United States defense companies creating small batches of exquisite equipment that is operated with proprietary, siloed software. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

Working in batches and adding more oil between batches as needed, cook meatballs in a single layer, turning halfway through, until browned on 2 sides, about 3 minutes per batch. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

This weekend marked 25 years since two batches of anthrax-laden envelopes were mailed from New Jersey to Capitol Hill, sparking panic across the country. — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026

This is the specified percentage of a business’s daily credit card batches or other business receipts that is remitted to the funder until the amount specified in the agreement has been collected. — Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Working in batches, add the chicken skin-side down and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or just until golden brown. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Sep. 2026