BUNCH Synonyms: 407 Similar and Opposite Words

bunch 1 of 2

noun

ˈbənch

Definition of bunch

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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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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bunch

2 of 2

verb

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

Noun

There was a bunch of stuff going on that could reduce crime rates. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026 Schlittler is at his best in a big moment – especially if there’s the chance to piss off a bunch of his former fellow Bostonians. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Verb

And via roomy leg openings, the jeans easily fit over most boots without bunching up around their shafts. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 Harold’s men waded into water with their tunics bunched around their bare thighs. — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bunch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunch

Noun

Faraway Sag Harbor began welcoming guests in June 2026, just in time for peak Hamptons crowds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
This can aid, of course, in forecasting crowds and park staffing, but is also intended to limit days in which the park can feel overcrowded.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of crowd

Noun

However, delays in actual delivery have meant that only the first batch has been delivered this year.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
The White House originally said checks would begin in October, but the administration official told CNBC the first batch went out this Wednesday.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of batch

Noun

So while Epson has made giant high-fps 4K projection more accessible, the limiting factor may ultimately end up being your living room rather than the hardware.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
Democrats are hoping to win back a majority in the House and Senate — though Republicans are still favored in most projections to retain the upper chamber — and have tried to distinguish themselves as the more pro-regulation party.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of projection

Noun

It has been visited as a curiosity for decades, and it can be seen online in dozens of photos taken during different seasons by passers-through.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The event at the 12-acre West Midtown art center, which this year will take place Saturday, features dozens of artists, live music, open studios and other ephemeral experiences.

— Tess Malone, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of dozen

Verb

Sometimes only the tips of the reeds and the seed heads were visible, poking above the murky water, and other times the reeds stood fully exposed, with a clear view of crabs clambering around their bases.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Video posted to social media showed one car nearly submerged, with just its sunroof poking above the water, as people moved other vehicles farther from the rising tides.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of poke

Verb

Photos shared on social media showed dozens of construction workers huddled together.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
As for Canada, International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu spent his time huddling with other counterparts, since a different official is spearheading negotiations with Greer amid the countries’ escalating trade war.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of huddle

Noun

Snap, the parent company that owns Snapchat, led the pack along with X, formerly known as Twitter, and Microsoft.

— Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Each sneaker in the pack retails for $245 each and will be available in limited quantities from Nike Nbhd retailers.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of pack

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