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as in packs
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 clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
bought a bunch of grapes
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as in groups
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 sections
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
a bunch in the blanket
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as in loads
a considerable amount
I have a bunch of thoughts on the matter, so grab a notepad
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as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the dress bunches a bit at the waist
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as in piles
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 Synonyms for bunches
Noun
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However, consumers are expected to be resilient, with consumer spending expected to stay robust despite projections of a slower holiday season.—
Lawrence Carrel,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024 -
That's in line with national travel projections for the end of the year.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The series pokes fun at musical tropes and also has hilarious songs of its own.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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During anagen, the hair follicle will produce a new shaft–the part of the follicle that pokes above the skin.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Now, there are piles of them back at the house.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The fire is spotting ahead of itself in mulch piles and making runs across levees that are in place.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Build communities around your business to increase customer engagement and loyalty.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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All schools in Ireland and Northern Ireland were closed on Friday, while hundreds were also shuttered across Scotland, with Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney also warning against travel.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Having hundreds of officers out on permanent injury or sick leave, plus dozens more detailed to various specialized task forces, has exacerbated the staffing crunch.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles The store is divided into two separate sections, with the front of the shop stocking ready-to-wear collections and the backspace being used for hosting bespoke appointments in a chocolate brown lounge.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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Similar to other collections, Alo Atelier has been designed for the consumer to wear both in the studio and on the street with 62 pieces in total.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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And that's where little cliques were formed.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
10 Dec. 2024
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With Venus entering your 11th house of friendships, networks and visions of the future, this transit could spark connections that challenge your social circles and cliques.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 Nov. 2024
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Below is the full list of artists and bands announced, sorted alphabetically, by day.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
14 Mar. 2025
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An important part of the conversation is touring bands.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Bunches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunches. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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