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noun

ˈbənch How to pronounce bunch (audio)
Definition of bunchnext
1
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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3
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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4
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

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verb

1
as in to poke
to extend outward beyond a usual point the dress bunches a bit at the waist

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2
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
Frances’ data research has already turned up a bunch of similar cases, including the alarming statistic that 64 percent of Facebook users who recently joined extremist groups were directed to those organizations’ sites by the algorithm. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 That seems to be short-changing a defense that is top 12 in a bunch of key categories. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
The low-profile design fits smoothly under doors without bunching, while the anti-slip backing helps keep it in place. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026 And via roomy leg openings, the jeans easily fit over most boots without bunching up around their shafts. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bunch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunch
  1. crowd
  2. batch
  3. group
  4. projection
  5. dozen
  6. poke
  7. huddle
  8. pack
Noun
  • The hotel draws a significant business and convention crowd, as well as fans in town for a big game.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The series follows the Canadian team’s historic run to the World Cup final, where they were ultimately toppled by host country England, going down 33-13 in front of a sellout crowd of 82,000 at Twickenham Stadium in South West London.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of crowd
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  • Good e-Reader says that Amazon is aware of the issue and has confirmed that a manufacturing issue may have led to defects in the current batch of Kindles.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This week’s batch includes new albums from Cameron Winter, Deafheaven, Dawn Richard, Troye Sivan, and more.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of batch
Noun
  • The letter is spearheaded by Guardrails Action, the nonprofit affiliated with Guardrails Alliance, the super PAC launched in June as a counterweight to pro-AI election groups.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The service The service at Sala is seamless and friendly, and from arrival, the front desk staff feels more like a group of friends than a removed set of hotel employees.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of group
Noun
  • Hosting everything from vibrational yoga sessions and fractal projections to energy alignments and live performances, the resort’s immersive showpiece is engineered to help guests feel sound, not just hear it.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • While the imagery around the show was overtly erotic, from the footage of mating snails and kissing bodies to the music and the projections, the clothes themselves were less about baring skin than creating a sense of sensuality.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of projection
Noun
  • Israeli strikes in northern and southern Gaza killed three Palestinians and wounded at least a dozen others, according to health officials at Gaza hospitals.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • What started as a few dozen brand-name drugs now includes a catalog of more than 800 brand-name and generic medications, offering discounts on everything from popular weight loss drugs to treatments for cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.
    — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of dozen
Verb
  • From ceviche and poke to pasta and tacos, the menu revolves around the catch of the day, which is sourced from local markets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Bellingham poked in Gordon's cross midway through the first half.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of poke
Verb
  • The broadcast of the game showed that the Liberty had their reset, which is a WNBA rule allowing a team to advance the ball to halfcourt without going back to its bench to huddle.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Newsom is said to have huddled with both sides to try and hammer out a deal.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of huddle
Noun
  • The technology could also reduce the need to closely match battery cells during manufacturing, since the pack would be better able to accommodate differences in cell performance.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Bottles and packs of Pepsi soda at a store in Austin, Texas, US, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of pack

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“Bunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunch. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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