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

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of class

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of classes
Noun
Beaches emptied out and dark clouds swirled above choppy seas, while Mexican authorities temporarily suspended classes in a number of areas on Tuesday. — Desiree Brooks, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026 These made up the backbone of most peoples’ days, though tea time, dance classes, screenings of documentaries, a chess tournament, trivia, and performances and formal nights in the evening kept everyone plenty busy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 All three treads are equipped with swivel TVs for its streaming classes and cameras for its AI technology, which delivers instant feedback. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 The company also recently expanded its content distribution through a partnership with Spotify, putting more than 1,400 Peloton strength and wellness classes in front of Spotify Premium subscribers. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 The test, after all, costs money to take, and wealthier families can afford tutors and prep classes. — Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 Guests have access to tennis and pickleball courts and a fitness center offering spin, yoga, a sauna and a steam room, and barre and aerobic classes. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026 Although the Nine finally completed a full day of classes on September 25, their ordeal was far from over. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2026 The couple’s children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, have already enrolled at British schools and will start classes sometime in September. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 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
  • Tulu society is organized into several castes and communities, including Billavas, Shivalli Brahmins, Bunts, and Mogaveeras.
    — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Some expedition lines turn their nose at these types of shows, but Ponant’s theater fills for events like a Beatles tribute; near-daily lessons from the dancers also draw an audience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Grisanti calls himself a value investor, but one who wades into areas typically avoided by other value types — the ones who blanch at the thought of risking their capital on the promise of future returns rather than present cash flows.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In addition to artwork of all kinds, there will be three stages of live music, more than a dozen restaurant booths and children’s activities.
    — Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Apple has mixed super cores with both other kinds of cores before, but this is its first chip to include all three kinds at once.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Some jails have staff members or volunteers teach courses, as well, Beal said.
    — Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 22 Sep. 2026
  • For pizza fiends who want the full experience, Seu offers three different tasting menus that range from five to eight courses and feature his greatest hits.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • At the time, Mayor Christopher Clark said that the city was $164 million in debt due to a combination of factors, including a trail of expensive scandals left by predecessor Eric Kellogg, and chronically low tax collection rates.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Then there’s the burgeoning labor force, a result of the population swelling after a decline in infant mortality and increase in fertility rates, yielding a cohort of young people, many of whom speak English.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Because humans can readily resolve patterns in motion — when points move in the same direction, the brain groups them into a unified whole — the moving dots appear as faint letters.
    — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • And such actions must begin at the highest levels of government.
    — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, medical guidelines typically recommend testosterone for men who report symptoms — including low libido and depressed mood — and have two blood tests confirming low levels of the hormone.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Four suite categories – from penthouse to owner’s – were refurbished in 2024.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Those categories include Black, Latino, Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students, according to the UC enrollment report cited in the notice.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Classes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classes. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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