batteries

plural of battery

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Recent Examples of batteries Instead of relying on solar output only when the sun is shining, the batteries can store electricity and release it later when demand rises. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 And because putting screens on batteries is now en vogue, this one has a display showing charge level, power output, and the internal temperature. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026 Similar fibers could find their way into drones, bridges, industrial structures and batteries, where internal temperature or pressure changes may provide early warning that something is going wrong. Pawel Maniewski, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 As for grunt, the TX450 is equipped with a hybrid propulsion system that combines conventional diesel engines with electric motors and batteries. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 Wear items like brakes, tires and batteries are not usually covered. Emily Mercer, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 This can puncture the batteries that cause them to short-circuit, overheat and potentially ignite surrounding materials. Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The 72-year-old added that his wife sent him to the store to buy some essentials, including batteries, butter, paper towels, and OxiClean laundry spray. Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batteries
Noun
  • Wire cables, arranged in clusters across a gallery floor, conjure tufts of grass.
    Carolina A. Miranda, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Cut the clusters in half on an angle and add to shallot mixture (don’t stir).
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Human rights groups and advocates have denounced mass and arbitrary arrests, torture and disappearances in the Central American nation's prison system.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The groups also argue such a lack of transparency could entrench the most powerful labs and models with open-source companies in the dark, and that Congress should be looped in as well.
    Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In the foreground, the telescope's payload adapter can be seen, while just behind, the orbital observatory floats into the blackness of space with its solar arrays still folded for launch.
    Brett Tingley, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The lightweight profile allows energy generation on load-sensitive surfaces that cannot carry standard solar arrays.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Working in 7 more batches, repeat process with remaining oil, batter, and blueberries, adjusting heat as needed to keep pancakes from absorbing too much oil or burning.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook the chicken until golden brown and crispy, 4 to 6 minutes on each side.
    Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The fall 2026 collections leaned into this expression of individuality, showcasing an array of accents that encourage thoughtful experimentation.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The maison is continuing in that same utilitarian vein, with four new collections for modern explorers.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 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
Noun
  • World leaders' salary packages Singapore prime minister's pay, compared with other leaders.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Carroll is listed as a pilot and captain for 21 Air, a cargo carrier that Amazon uses to fly its packages and that was operating the plane Sunday.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The last few weeks in South Florida have seen daily bands of rainstorms, along with thunder and lightning that have canceled outdoor activities.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Coloration varies widely depending on species, ranging from reddish-brown to dark brown with yellow or orange bands.
    Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Batteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batteries. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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