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 Most will use a mix of internal combustion engine and brakes to recharge their hybrid powertrains’ traction batteries, like the millions of Priuses out there on the roads. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 Carbon fiber rods connect batteries, a controller, some counterweights, and a motor and propeller. — IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026 Hybrid approach Electric vehicle batteries can overheat and catch fire; the safest modern packs must be completely submerged in non-conductive dielectric liquids. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 The drone can operate for 30 minutes on each charge and is powered by two lithium batteries. — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 That changed in the 1970s and 1980’ with quartz watches, which just need batteries. — Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026 These tasks include simulating how molecules interact to help scientists design new drugs, discovering materials that could improve technologies such as solar panels and batteries, and advancing fields such as cryptography. — Aldo Romero, The Conversation, 15 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Definition of batches

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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

Definition of collections

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Sponsorship packages range up to a $25,000 VIP level that includes a private meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with DeSantis and Garrity.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
Front Office Sports reported in April that firms were offering seven-figures in annual compensation to poach top lawyers, with some packages exceeded $10 million.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of packages

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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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