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as in castes
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
a politician who appeals to people of every class
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as in types
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
a new class of wireless devices that could be used for Internet access as well as personal communication
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as in kinds
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
only a particular class of burglar would do that
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as in courses
a series of lectures on a subject
took a class on modern art
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as in groups
to arrange or assign according to type
I would class that suggestion as helpful, so let's make a note of it
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Recent Examples of classes
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Two Fort Worth All Saints competitors came home with Gold in their respective weight classes.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2026
From his first day attending classes at Harvard-Westlake’s middle school campus, which includes seventh- and eighth-graders, Louis Lappe was being recognized as a celebrity.
—Eric Sondheimer
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Bueno has long been active in music and performance and teaches more than 50 classes across four different campuses.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
People at the scene pleaded with the agents to allow the five-year-old to go with authorized staff from Columbia Heights schools, where Liam attended pre-kindergarten classes.
—Alessandra Schade, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
Chan worked hard, taking Chinese dance classes and rhythmic gymnastics, which translated well on ice.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
High school culinary classes and a first job at Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen propelled her into a gig at Muirfield Village Golf Club, working tournaments.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
After Butler announced the program in mid-January, community members started sending letters to Butler to ask that the university add more ASL classes to the curriculum.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The district at the time intended to use it mostly for course predictions, which involves guessing which classes a student will enroll in based on their previous coursework.
—Edsource, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
The concierge team can assist guests in arranging appointments at Cure Spa (five-minute drive away), as well as personal training sessions, daily gym passes, or group workout classes at Advantage Personal Training (an eight-minute drive away).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Two Fort Worth All Saints competitors came home with Gold in their respective weight classes.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2026
From his first day attending classes at Harvard-Westlake’s middle school campus, which includes seventh- and eighth-graders, Louis Lappe was being recognized as a celebrity.
—Eric Sondheimer
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Bueno has long been active in music and performance and teaches more than 50 classes across four different campuses.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
People at the scene pleaded with the agents to allow the five-year-old to go with authorized staff from Columbia Heights schools, where Liam attended pre-kindergarten classes.
—Alessandra Schade, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
Chan worked hard, taking Chinese dance classes and rhythmic gymnastics, which translated well on ice.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
High school culinary classes and a first job at Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen propelled her into a gig at Muirfield Village Golf Club, working tournaments.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
After Butler announced the program in mid-January, community members started sending letters to Butler to ask that the university add more ASL classes to the curriculum.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Like the Wauwatosa location, the Mequon shop will be home to a classroom that can accommodate around 32 guests for entertainment, classes rentals and social gatherings, the business' owner, Orey Laev, told the Journal Sentinel in January.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The district at the time intended to use it mostly for course predictions, which involves guessing which classes a student will enroll in based on their previous coursework.
—Edsource, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classes
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So, there’s no political parties, there’s no races, and there’s no religions, but there are these two groups that are almost like castes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Nov. 2025
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The Ramayana has hundreds of versions — across states, dialects, castes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are almost 20 different types of rooms to book.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The National Weather Service has a preparedness guide for all types of severe weather including tornadoes.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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Jackson’s political vision was always inclusive, always multiracial, and always opposed to bigotry and prejudice of all kinds, even if the man himself sometimes fell short.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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But until that moment arrives, reactions of all kinds will occur, continuing to liberate energy.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mesa College has gotten permission to offer a bachelor’s degree program for prospective physical therapy assistants despite opposition from California State University San Bernardino, which claimed that the San Diego community college was replicating one of its courses.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The book, which is now required for introductory sociology courses at Florida State University, was edited down from 669 pages to 267.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The escalating costs for energy are particularly troubling, as electric rates have increased by 36% for many New Yorkers in the last three years with more increases coming.—
Robert Duffy,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Of Duluth’s 37 census tracts, 13 have childhood EBLL rates higher than the statewide average.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The closing of the MRGO and the drop in salinity levels changed all that.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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This respiratory season, the city of Chicago has seen the highest levels of emergency department visits and hospitalizations from flu since 2022.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those two categories made up a disproportionately high share of lower-income consumers’ spending in 2024, the bank found.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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The BAFTAs will also recognize British film excellence with several categories including outstanding British film.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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My path has crossed languages and cultures, continents and genres, sometimes gracefully, sometimes a little painfully, but always guided by curiosity and deep faith in cinema.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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The company has a slate of projects across genres in development, and the Tenerife base will initially focus on 2D animation.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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