batches 1 of 2

plural of batch

batches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of batch

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of batches
Noun
The rockets that launched the first two batches of Rassvets released the satellites much closer to Earth, and the satellites were expected to use their own plasma engines to raise their orbits over the next few months. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026 In supply chains, product data is being validated and enriched continuously rather than in periodic batches. Adrian Carr, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 States would submit voter information for batches of ballots, which USPS would then sample and verify. Steve Inskeep, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026 But this 80-proof expression distilled on copper pot stills, a blend of three different marks (specific batches), is a versatile and tasty Jamaican white with notes of molasses, stone and tropical fruit, and a hint of dark chocolate on the palate. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 Step 4 Working in batches of 4 or 5 and using a #16 cookie scoop or ¼-cup measuring cup, drop batter into skillet. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 The Kitchn’s slow cooker recipe — apple cider, orange slices, ginger, cinnamon sticks and whole cloves — is the template, and a stove-top pot works for smaller batches. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 That has been the pattern for Divorced Sistas while Zatima‘s seasons to date have consisted of 20 episodes, split in two batches of 10. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 That transition will test whether the startup’s manufacturing-first approach can work outside prototypes and small test batches. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batches
Noun
  • Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers.
    Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Staple builds clusters of commerce by opening small businesses that locals will actually use, and then adds accommodations to attract visitors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The other two, one in Miami and another in Tallahassee, were both filed by various voting rights groups on the same day DeSantis signed the bill — April 1.
    Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Investigators were combing through the area in large groups, searching the ground for possible clues.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The footwear brand has also released capsule collections with musicians like Luke Combs and Post Malone, and Crocs dropped an F1 collab with Red Bull Oracle Racing in May.
    Tim Chan, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • About 932 miles north of Perth, Murujuga contains one of the world’s most significant and dense collections of ancient petroglyphs, dating back about 50,000 years.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Lemon mostly worked in personnel groupings with Smith and Wicks.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Phase One regional groupings for the Leagues Cup were as follows.
    Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
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
Noun
  • The lightweight profile allows energy generation on load-sensitive surfaces that cannot carry standard solar arrays.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Its skyline is dominated by towering smokestacks, hulking arrays of metal tubes and bright flames erupting from flares at petrochemical plants in the global plastics supply chain.
    Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Indie rock bands The Shins and Silversun Pickups are joining them on tour.
    Kat Tran, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Lightly lined wireless cups add shape without bulky padding, while stretchy side bands smooth under clothing.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Batches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batches. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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