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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
SACs produced from plastic waste showed excellent performance in breaking down diverse micropollutants in water and in boosting clean-energy technologies such as batteries and fuel cells.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Store batteries away from anything flammable.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The model comes with two batteries, charging cable, carry case and clear user manual, and is available for US$1,099.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Lead is a naturally occurring metal found in our planet, and it has been used in products such as gasoline, paint, plumbing, cosmetics, ceramics and batteries, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Science.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Porsche also ditched its plans to start building its own batteries, according to Bloomberg.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Common items that contain lithium batteries include smartphones, laptops, tablets and e-readers, smartwatches and fitness trackers and portable power banks.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The megaproject, called the Edwards & Sanborn project, contains two million solar panels and 120,000 batteries, to store electricity until the sun goes down.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Tech companies already are moving toward nuclear energy, and wind and solar power combined with batteries for when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Store batteries away from anything flammable.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The model comes with two batteries, charging cable, carry case and clear user manual, and is available for US$1,099.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Lead is a naturally occurring metal found in our planet, and it has been used in products such as gasoline, paint, plumbing, cosmetics, ceramics and batteries, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Science.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Porsche also ditched its plans to start building its own batteries, according to Bloomberg.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Common items that contain lithium batteries include smartphones, laptops, tablets and e-readers, smartwatches and fitness trackers and portable power banks.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The megaproject, called the Edwards & Sanborn project, contains two million solar panels and 120,000 batteries, to store electricity until the sun goes down.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Tech companies already are moving toward nuclear energy, and wind and solar power combined with batteries for when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batteries
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Five clusters of uniformed girls press together, arms uplifted, each holding up another girl who balances on one leg.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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More on why environmental groups are concerned.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Players, coaches, executives and ownership groups have come and gone, but the team remains despite a lengthy and emotional relocation saga that nearly resulted in a move to Seattle.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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While largely conceptual in nature, the ramifications could soon help boost advancements in telecommunications and satellite arrays.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
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In both, a band of our galaxy, the Milky Way, is seen above Earth's horizon, with the space station's solar arrays and the Kibo exposed facility in the foreground.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If needed, brown the chicken in 2 batches.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Samples from multiple batches of each of the 23 different products were analyzed to assess total protein, arsenic, cadmium, lead and other elements.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Gem and mineral specimens of note A number of prominent museums around the world house highly valuable collections.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Museums have to balance security with the freedom to see and engage with their collections.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Both artists are represented by landscapes, seascapes, portraits and family groupings.—
Robert Taylor,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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This included all four tight ends, with the Rams rolling out 12- and 13-personnel groupings with a lot of frequency against the Jaguars.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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Grab a spot along the route to catch marching bands, military units, and colorful floats honoring the city’s service members.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Nine Indiana high school bands have advanced to the final round of Bands of America 2025 Indianapolis Super Regional Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium, and preliminary awards have been handed out.—
Alexandria Burris,
IndyStar,
25 Oct. 2025
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Officials in Jamaica have activated nearly 600 shelters and closed major transportation hubs in anticipation of hazardous conditions, and have said that warehouses across the island are well-stocked with thousands of food packages ready for quick distribution if necessary.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Expect more packages of tangy gummies, riding off a meteoric high last year.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Batteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batteries. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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