1
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
Previously, Apple hasn't offered larger batteries in its eSIM variants.
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PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Two batteries are included as standard.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Agents focused on a plant that is still under construction at which Hyundai has partnered with LG Energy Solution to produce batteries that power EVs.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
For batteries, Veith’s team used silica particles suspended in standard electrolytes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Owing to the complexity and costs involved, many used up batteries are simply sent to landfills.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
Ford and other automakers are now focused on also producing lower-cost, smaller EV models using cheaper-to-make batteries that sit on a streamlined platform.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there have been 43 incidents caused by lithium batteries on aircraft so far in 2025, and there were 89 such incidents in 2024.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Accepted medications that can be disposed of include tablets, capsules and other solid forms of prescription drugs; patches, vaping devices and cartridges with lithium batteries removed; prescription ointments, pet medications and vitamins.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Two batteries are included as standard.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Agents focused on a plant that is still under construction at which Hyundai has partnered with LG Energy Solution to produce batteries that power EVs.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
For batteries, Veith’s team used silica particles suspended in standard electrolytes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Owing to the complexity and costs involved, many used up batteries are simply sent to landfills.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
Ford and other automakers are now focused on also producing lower-cost, smaller EV models using cheaper-to-make batteries that sit on a streamlined platform.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there have been 43 incidents caused by lithium batteries on aircraft so far in 2025, and there were 89 such incidents in 2024.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Accepted medications that can be disposed of include tablets, capsules and other solid forms of prescription drugs; patches, vaping devices and cartridges with lithium batteries removed; prescription ointments, pet medications and vitamins.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batteries
Noun
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Instead of forming evenly in all directions, the clusters grew unevenly, faster in some directions than others.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Break up the plantings of shrubs with clusters of attractive evergreen trees.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The gathering will bring together local groups, including CRS, Epic Partners and Coach Core, alongside stakeholders and funders, to highlight their work tackling youth violence and supporting young people through outreach, sports and creative arts.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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The team worked with four participants, each almost completely paralyzed, who had micro electrode arrays implanted in slightly different areas of the motor cortex.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 Aug. 2025
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Previous attempts to develop flat-panel laser displays have required complicated laser arrays or low-throughput fabrication methods, greatly limiting their performance and scalability, the researchers say.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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He was used to recording batches of 15 songs.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
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This marks the 18th edition in the annual series, which features a unique blend of three bourbon recipes and four different batches, bottled at barrel strength.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And that’s why West Ada’s property tax collections will come in at $857,000.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bird’s next album will follow 2023’s Outside Problems and his two 2024 covers collections, Sunday Morning Put-On and Cunningham Bird.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During the annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival, Shanghai is the first to set up a stage for performing bands.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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And in those years, 2007/8, there were lots of bands sprouting and then dying the next day, or resurfacing having mixed with other bands.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Further afield, guests can also enjoy activities such as heliskiing, whale watching, hiking, and horse riding, with the lodge also offering customizable tour packages and transportation options, including a 10-minute helicopter transfer from Akureyri Airport.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Without independent, experienced directors, the board has become a rubber stamp, approving misaligned compensation packages and tolerating underwhelming strategies while shareholders and franchisees shoulder the consequences.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Batteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batteries. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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