BATTERIES Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

batteries

noun

plural of battery

as in clusters

a number of things considered as a unit a battery of tests to determine the cause of the medical disorder

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as in groups

a usually small number of persons considered as a unit a battery of specialists worked on the problem until it was fixed

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Recent Examples of batteries The company believes demand for sodium-ion batteries will continue to grow as utilities and data center operators seek safer, longer-lasting storage systems capable of supporting expanding electricity consumption. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 Automakers started swapping gears and gas for batteries and inverters. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026 CalRecycle estimates that 7,294 tons of batteries are improperly disposed of in California landfills every year, and that batteries are the top cause of fires in the state’s waste facilities. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 But imports of solar, batteries and EVs have been cushioning the blow. — Julia Simon, NPR, 9 July 2026 Any extra energy is stored and managed in two identical 800V batteries. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 At the same time, many of those new factories in industries ranging from semiconductors and batteries to pharmaceuticals are being built in China with lifetime production costs 30 to 50 percent lower than comparable facilities in advanced economies. — Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 2 July 2026 That timeline shows sodium-ion batteries are moving closer to commercial use. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

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Noun

But this year the shrub and tree forms, pruned and unpruned, are full of colorful clusters of blooms.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Saggar, who is familiar with the parasite, said there could be multiple clusters involving different sources.

— Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Definition of clusters

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This systematic approach, including proactive diaspora talent identification and a uniform coaching philosophy across all age groups, has yielded consistent results, including a U20 World Cup win.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
With both nights devolving into chaos, Brooks and the other guys decide to call it quits on this gender experiment and plan to infiltrate the girls’ night and merge groups.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026

Definition of groups

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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
As satellite arrays became larger and more efficient, and electronics more sophisticated, orbital nuclear power systems were largely confined to exploration missions to the outer Solar System by the 1990s.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Definition of arrays

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Reports have claimed that the first batches of these bullets have been delivered to Russian troops.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 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

Definition of batches

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This summer’s edition will feature spring/summer 2027 collections, alongside a lineup of immersive activations, educational sessions, emerging designer showcases and networking opportunities.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
That initiative came shortly after the UK announced sanctions on seven of Russia’s wealthiest oligarchs, including some with significant art collections, such as Roman Abramovich and Oleg Deripaska.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of collections

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Police saw a glass pipe on the center console of Gillum’s car, along with three packages of what turned out to be methamphetamines, Gulsby said.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Also, check out the City of Denver Golf’s specials packages, like the Friends & Family, Junior Aces and Practice & Play passes, as well as the Learn & Play programs.

— Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Definition of packages

Noun

After the contest, the singer continued her artistic pursuit, performing with a handful of bands including Bobby Wayne & the Dixies and, later, Imagination.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Sony Music has announced plans to shutter a Minneapolis warehouse that processes merch for punk bands, prompting its staff to accuse the company of union-busting, See/Saw reports.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

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