BATTERY Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

battery

noun

ˈba-t(ə-)rē

Definition of battery

as in batch

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 group

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 battery China manufactures the lion’s share of the world’s photovoltaics and batteries and could refuse to export them to certain countries in the event of conflict. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026 Because Chinese companies lead in key technologies, such as batteries, joint ventures and technology licensing are essential for American companies to compete globally, including alongside China, not only against it. — Gloria Xiong, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Amazon is exploring its options for solar power and battery storage at the west Texas site. — Matt Day, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026 Up to 200 hours of wireless battery life with backlighting off, plus a detachable battery designed for long-term serviceability. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for battery

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Noun

A day later, another batch of government data showed that prices paid to wholesalers by producers of goods had been left unchanged in July, coming in lower than economists’ expected.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Uganda received its first batch of nearly 20,000 doses of lenacapavir in February and began distributing it in April, one month behind schedule.

— Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of batch

Noun

For all the chatter about the Georgia wide receiver position this month, Kirby Smart notes that success for that group can’t be self-made.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Leo July 23 – August 22 The fun plan in the group chat may need a little more flexibility today.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of group

Noun

Health officials were alerted in early May to a cluster of unexplained illnesses around Mongbwalu, a busy gold-mining area near Bunia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
This includes multiple clusters of cases, including the large multistate outbreak related to the iceberg lettuce.

— Lauren Linder, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of cluster

Noun

The grouping includes two chaises, a loveseat, and a pop-up bed that transforms the 122-inch-wide sectional into a cozy siesta destination.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
That meant the only way someone could remember the depth chart, personnel groupings or key moments was by relying on a brain capable of collecting a whole lot of information in real time.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of grouping

Noun

This iconic avenue, completed in the early 20th century, showcases a stunning array of architectural styles from Belle Époque to Art Deco, with landmark buildings like the Telefónica Building and the ornate Edificio Metrópolis defining its skyline.

— Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Webtoon boasts 155 million monthly active users across an array of titles that have been adapted for traditional TV and movies.

— William Earl, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of array

Noun

By way of thanks, the Swiss Football Association donated professional training equipment to the school, including Olympic lifting platforms, squat racks, medicine balls, resistance bands, agility hurdles and plyometric boxes.

— Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
But there’s lots of cute photos of me and Kristen together in a band, which is fun.

— Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of band

Noun

The collection will soon expand their operations beyond Spain, however, with properties planned in Namibia and Venice too.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
And if a debt collector knows or has reason to know your employer prohibits personal debt collection communications at work, the debt collector generally can't contact you there.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of collection

Noun

There is a decent chance the New York Mets’ group of position players next season looks similar to this year’s bunch with some tweaks.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The Rams use three tight ends and there’s a bunch of big personnel types all over the league.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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