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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit
bought a bunch of grapes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
a bunch in the blanket
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in dozen
a considerable amount
I have a bunch of thoughts on the matter, so grab a notepad
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to poke
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the dress bunches a bit at the waist
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bunch
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Helms, who costars alongside Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha, is the most screwed up of the bunch.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
His trousers, bunched at the groin, invite one to imagine what lies beneath.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bunch
Noun
The left side of her hair was tucked behind her ear, while the right bunch moved in front of her face like a flatline sound wave.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Helms, who costars alongside Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha, is the most screwed up of the bunch.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
Donating appreciated investments from taxable accounts reaps significant tax benefits in addition to bunching charitable contributions in one year.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
His trousers, bunched at the groin, invite one to imagine what lies beneath.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bunch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunch
Noun
-
Just jump on a return train for a few minutes back to Rougemont and a world devoid of the larger international crowds that descend upon swanky Gstaad just a few miles up the road.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
-
Tall boots and mid-length skirts has also been a popular pairing among the fashion crowd.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
Noun
-
Half of the batch of 42 adoptable animals went home with new families, according to a news release from the fair.—
Olivia Petty,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
-
For your next sheet pan dinner, batch of cookies, or party appetizers, grab this set of non-stick baking pans while it’s marked down.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
Noun
-
The Zero Emission Transportation Association was among the lobbying groups that bashed the legislation last week.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
-
Officially announced on Wednesday (July 9), Santos Bravos is both the name of the new project and the final group that will emerge from it.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
9 July 2025
Noun
-
Their current 53-38 record is in the bank, however, and most projection methods give them an 80%+ chance to make the postseason.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
-
The maximum projection surface is 4 meters and all the controls are done by three simple buttons on the base of the projector.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
-
However, being stung dozens of times can make anyone feel sick as their body works to handle the venom and, in the exceedingly rare case that someone is stung hundreds or even thousands of times, the venom may be enough to cause serious illness or even death, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
-
To commemorate the upcoming 10-year anniversary of that beloved team, The Charlotte Observer put together its own team — of journalists, who have spent six months conducting dozens of exclusive interviews and searching for previously unseen visuals.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
Verb
-
Johnson immediately returned to social media Wednesday night to post a series of rambling videos discussing his arrest and seemingly poking at Rogan without addressing him directly.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
-
Progress with Canada has been a roller coaster, with the U.S. president poking at the nation’s northern neighbor and repeatedly suggesting it would be absorbed as a U.S. state.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Verb
-
Tense scenes played out in the chamber as voting came to a standstill, dragging on for hours as holdout senators huddled for negotiations.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
-
Tense scenes played out in the chamber as voting came to a standstill, dragging for hours as holdout senators huddled for negotiations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
Noun
-
When your kids are running around right before the fireworks, a pack of glow sticks can only add to the fun.—
Christopher Murray
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
-
Since this comes in a pack of two, my kids will often use them to play tic-tac-toe, write secret messages to each other, or make up their own version of Pictionary to pass the time.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
30 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunch. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share