classes 1 of 2

plural of class
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as in courses
a series of lectures on a subject took a class on modern art

Synonyms & Similar Words

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classes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of class

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of classes
Noun
But at its best, this push to immediately bring back these tests is a disservice to both the mission of our public universities and the remaining classes of kids who lost learning during the pandemic. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 The classes are a part of the city’s ongoing efforts to train residents in different areas under their Miami Gardens City University programming, which provides educational opportunities for residents to earn a trade and get workforce training. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026 The 3,000-square-foot gym has lots of wellness diversions plus windows for views; fitness classes include yoga, Pilates, and spinning. Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Unwind in the indoor saltwater pool or meadow-view hot tubs before joining daily yoga, Pilates and meditation classes or exploring more than three miles of hiking trails. Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 There is no requirement for Texas school districts to serve 3-year-olds, but districts may offer pre-K classes if there are at least 15 eligible children identified within the district, according to the Texas Education Agency. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 Wellness reverberates throughout the property, with a wide range of add-on spa treatments, as well as complimentary fitness classes and wellness facilities for all overnight and day visitors. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 So do savings accounts, CDs and gold, the asset classes that topped the Gallup poll at times in the Great Recession era. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Several classes combine both, while sessions are kept intentionally small to preserve a close, mentor-style learning environment. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 30 June 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
Noun
  • Subterranean, drywood and dampwood, the three most common types of termites in the United States, all have reproductive castes capable of flying in swarms.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • Today, many non-Hindus in India, including Muslims, Christians, Jains and Buddhists, also identify with certain castes.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These types of floor are easy to clean, handle moisture well, and don’t show every footprint.
    Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
  • While terracotta pots and baskets lined with coconut coir have their uses, these types of containers dry out much faster and will need careful management to ensure plants don't wither away.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Grocery stores will often rollback products on produce that are in season — the exact kinds that customers would want for a backyard barbeque.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • So as opposed to, say, inspiring American leaders of all kinds, like a real explanation of the character of Harriet Tubman or of Chief Joseph or Americans struggled against real hardships.
    Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Between courses, a master cooper treated us to a fire-barreling demonstration, unleashing tall jets of flame that shot to the ceiling and filled the air with the aroma of charred oak.
    Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Residents complained about teenagers popping wheelies through shopping centers, blowing stop signs, weaving around pedestrians and treating greenways like race courses.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • Joe Raedle | Getty Images Mortgage rates have been hovering in a tight range for more than a month, and that range is on the relatively high side.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • The higher rates coincide with the elimination of enhanced subsidies that made ACA insurance more affordable for millions of Americans.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • SpaceX now ranks among the world's most valuable public companies.
    Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Calabria ranks last among Italy’s 20 regions in public healthcare access, according to the health ministry.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Historic heat Since Thursday, heat in the East has broken at least three dozen daily high temperature records, many warmest-low-temperature records as heat reached levels that some cities haven’t experienced in more than a decade.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Also, the org revealed AI guidelines, made changes to the short form, sound mixing and music categories and also expanded eligibility in the casting, costume and lighting, camera & technical arts categories.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • In the future, should both formats reach 20 submissions in the same year, the Television Academy will automatically split the categories into two again.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

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“Classes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classes. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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