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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
Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Children take classes in both French and English, in preparation to go on to college.
—Denise Schrier Cetta, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Freshman through Junior year, Luci was an active member of classes, plays, musicals and more – taking advantage of opportunities to perform through our theatre and dance programs on campus.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
And once that connection is made, families are invited into the Family Hope Center programs, where parents can access job‑skills training, parenting classes, cooking classes and other resources that strengthen the entire household.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Girls state basketball tournament week has arrived, with brackets released for all four classes over the weekend.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
After weeks, then months of legal conflict and nonstop media coverage, all while navigating classes and the rigors of a Division I volleyball season, Slusser fell ill.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
But the number of students statewide taking English for Speakers of Other Languages classes has dropped by more than 17,000 this year, according to the report by Florida’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research, in perhaps a more precise measure of immigrant exits.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The Caliber Beta Academy is canceling classes on Monday in Bobo’s honor, but keeping its doors open to students who want to grieve.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 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
As part of her Museum Studies classes, Moctezuma’s students work on installing exhibitions, often connecting with local artists in ways that benefit both.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Children take classes in both French and English, in preparation to go on to college.
—Denise Schrier Cetta, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Freshman through Junior year, Luci was an active member of classes, plays, musicals and more – taking advantage of opportunities to perform through our theatre and dance programs on campus.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
And once that connection is made, families are invited into the Family Hope Center programs, where parents can access job‑skills training, parenting classes, cooking classes and other resources that strengthen the entire household.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Girls state basketball tournament week has arrived, with brackets released for all four classes over the weekend.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
After weeks, then months of legal conflict and nonstop media coverage, all while navigating classes and the rigors of a Division I volleyball season, Slusser fell ill.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
But the number of students statewide taking English for Speakers of Other Languages classes has dropped by more than 17,000 this year, according to the report by Florida’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research, in perhaps a more precise measure of immigrant exits.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The Caliber Beta Academy is canceling classes on Monday in Bobo’s honor, but keeping its doors open to students who want to grieve.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 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
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The lunchtime crowd — high schoolers, blue-collar types, the elderly — waited patiently for their orders.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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For seasoned pickleball players, finding the best paddle for competitive play may require a series of trial-and-error attempts, but a little education about paddle types can also go a long way.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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As in his previous books, Pollan employs a travelogue approach to exploring these topics, conversing with a bevy of experts, including neuroscientists, philosophers, and artists of various kinds.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Margarita fans will love this pie for fiestas of all kinds.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The venue has low lighting, to mimic moonlight, and the courses are served on wood or stone plates.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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An angsty appreciation for indie pop culture of a ’90s vintage courses through the movie, with crucial references to Twin Peaks and the bands Morphine and Sparklehorse.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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The central bank is expected to leave rates untouched Wednesday.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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All this fuels engagement algorithms that the platforms use to justify their advertising rates and their stock prices.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Though people may be eager to jump in the ocean in the coming days, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday telling people to avoid the water at several beaches due to high bacteria levels.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Members voted 4-1 to approve a three-year permit with conditions that set minimum staffing levels, ban the housing of minors and provide for a city oversight committee.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The state doesn’t maintain data exclusive to micromobility crashes, meaning most law enforcement agencies file e-bike accidents under other categories, like bike or motorcycle crashes.—
Alissa Gary,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Calling the five categories — healthcare, family care, housing, groceries and energy — the most vital for most people, Schneider said the country needs 4 million new homes in rural, urban and suburban areas.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Martin is interested in a variety of different art forms and genres of instrumental music; whether that is marching band, wind band, or mariachi.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Immersive competition section of the 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival embraces creations that make use of high-end technologies to present different views of extended reality, transcending film genres and immersing the viewer in an exciting interactive viewing experience.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Classes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classes. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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