batches 1 of 2

plural of batch

batches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of batch

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Recent Examples of batches
Noun
Led by researcher Kalle Mertin, the team increased production to about 66 pounds (30 kilograms), around 60 times more than previous laboratory batches. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 There have been several releases over the years, including Explorer, a 6-year-old bourbon, and multiple batches of the Legacy series, which are blends of aged whiskeys. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 If the color has changed from previous batches or the odor is unusual, don’t feed it and contact the manufacturer. Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 Signatures for the Perkins recall were collected in two batches. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 If the kibble’s color looks different from previous batches or the smell seems off, Tolbert says don’t feed it and contact the manufacturer. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 The recall includes 132 batches of 5 mL bottles, 36 batches of the 10 mL size, and 22 batches of 15 mL — with expiration dates ranging from July 31, 2026, to February 29, 2028. Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 The core loop is to analyze inputs, document, plan, iterate in small batches with dev testing, update documentation and control for technical debt. Oleg Lola, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Working in 5 batches, shake off excess cornmeal, and place okra in hot oil in Dutch oven. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batches
Noun
  • Biren said the approach could enable clusters with up to 1,024 AI accelerator cards, significantly expanding the scale of computing systems needed to support increasingly demanding AI workloads.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • In 2022, Greenpeace’s investigative journalism arm, Unearthed, found the charred remnants of footwear and clothing from Clarks, Diesel, Michael Kors, Next, Nike, Ralph Lauren and Reebok at five brick kiln clusters.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • People can also learn about the breed through groups such as the Heart of America Samoyed Club — which hosts a dog show every spring — and the Samoyed Club of America, Light said.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • Representatives for the American Chemistry Council and Fragrance Creators Association, other groups opposing the measure, declined to comment.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 July 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 upward trend is largely due to a resumption in more normal tax collections following a temporary suspension of enforcement activity during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to tax experts and IRS officials.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • In McBride’s work, collections of idiots and unlikable misfits strive for power and achievement and are inevitably foiled by their own flaws.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • These groupings leave out some players under contract in Sean Kuraly, Alex Steeves and Mikey Eyssimont.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 July 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 system relies on five microelectrode arrays surgically installed in Thomas’ brain, which machine learning algorithms then interpret brain signals denoting movement with nearly 85 percent accuracy.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
  • According to McDowell, SpaceX's FCC application states that each one will weigh 4,400 to 5,500 pounds (2,000 to 2,500 kilograms) and cover an area of 3,230 to 4,300 square feet (300 to 400 square meters) with its solar arrays extended.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Beaming in the photos, the couple looked overjoyed as Shiffrin showed off her dazzling engagement ring, which featured a sparkling diamond set between two gold bands.
    Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • The brooch features a milky blue cabochon gemstone set between two bands of diamonds.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

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