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as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
that bunch goes out to lunch together every Friday
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2
as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit
bought a bunch of grapes
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a small bunch of people were sent to clean up the place
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as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
a bunch in the blanket
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as in dozen
a considerable amount
I have a bunch of thoughts on the matter, so grab a notepad
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as in to poke
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the dress bunches a bit at the waist
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as in to crowd
to gather into a closely packed group
the slow service caused the customers at the pick-up counter to bunch up
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Recent Examples of bunch
Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the Mets, who have hired a new bench coach (Kai Correa) and director of major league hitting (Jeff Albert), still have a bunch of openings to address, with Druschel's departure leaving the pitching department almost completely gutted.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
They were bunched by a couple of companies, and the openings were controlled by the companies, especially a company called Knight Trading Group.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
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Noun
There are several locations of Night Swim Coffee, but the Brevard Street location is by far my favorite of the bunch.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the Mets, who have hired a new bench coach (Kai Correa) and director of major league hitting (Jeff Albert), still have a bunch of openings to address, with Druschel's departure leaving the pitching department almost completely gutted.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
The flattering yet oversized sweater features a V-neckline and wide sleeves that can be rolled or worn uncuffed, and the pants are a nice straight leg that shouldn’t bunch up or drag along the floor.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
They were bunched by a couple of companies, and the openings were controlled by the companies, especially a company called Knight Trading Group.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunch
Noun
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Bovino had been ordered to appear in court after plaintiffs accused him of throwing a tear gas canister into a crowd of demonstrators without justification or warning – a characterization DHS has rebutted.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Outfielder Kiké Hernández had some fun at Drake’s expense and took a playful shot at Drizzy when addressing the Dodger Stadium crowd on the mic.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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Now, one of her enemies has done the same — only this batch of flames is more like being tossed into an incinerator than warming up by the fireplace.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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The scarcity is not performed but natural; small-batch production means fewer than a thousand of any one item exist.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The organization taps a multidisciplinary group of physicians, scientists, chemists, engineers, epidemiologists, economists, psychologists, statisticians, sociologists, and community members to turn scientific discovery into actionable knowledge.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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More on why environmental groups are concerned.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Illinois is top 10 at KenPom (sixth), Bart Torvik (eighth) and EvanMiya (eighth), three highly respected analytical projection sites.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Athletic’s projection model gives the Hurricanes a 15% chance of making the 12-team field now after being projected to have a 97% chance of making it before the Louisville game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The brand offers dozens of high-quality sheets in cozy, breathable fabrics at wallet-friendly prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Axios, Alexander Solender and Marc Caputo report on the half-dozen labor leaders who have urged Democrats to vote for government funding and end the shutdown without conditions.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vogue's Anna Wintour playfully poked fun at Rocky's daughter being his namesake in her introduction to the rapper, 37.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sad and Beautiful World finds Mavis, 86, exploring, rediscovering, and poking holes at her lifetime of righteous optimism.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the weeks that followed, Farber and his teammates huddled, brainstorming ways to support Ben.—
Nick Stern,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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The spruces huddled defensively, as if expecting hard times, and the birch and aspen waved white, ineffectual arms at the snapping November wind.—
Joel M. Vance,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Unlike the luxe Louis Vuitton version, which retailed at $2,850, the new Emboss pack can be purchased at a fraction of the price while supplies last.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Here’s a 6-pack of Dolphins notes, including some clarity on the issue of Tua Tagovailoa running.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Bunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunch. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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