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
At Albany Park’s Bon Vivant Cakes, holiday decorating classes include a Christmas in Copenhagen cookie workshop, Funky Tree cake workshop, and Vintage Christmas cake workshop. — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026 If one-on-one training isn’t an option, consider group strength training classes. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026 Kindred also offers in-room treatments, yoga classes, and sound baths. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026 The shooting prompted the University of Delaware to cancel classes on Monday and provide counseling to students traumatized by the incident, according to a university spokesperson. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 The shelter was built last year in an effort to keep classes going during wartime, but many civilians have since left as the fighting got closer to the village, and it is not currently used as a school. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026 Crockery, rendered in a range of earthy tones, was crafted by potters whom guests can join for classes. — Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026 The classes begin with gentle warm-ups before progressing to more challenging movements, voice exercises and walking drills that emphasize rhythm, a longer stride and stability. — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 One voter affected was Nathalie Ingersoll, a teacher who wanted to vote before classes started. — David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 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
  • For families Some room types offer additional space with pull-out sofas or room for a pack and play (available upon request).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Firstman excels at highlighting the absurdity of celebrity and the pretension of coastal media types.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • However, the author wants readers to see that displacement of many kinds, malignant or benign, can have far-reaching consequences — and sometimes those can be overcome.
    — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Deeply unsettling, this adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s story details a world where birds of all kinds suddenly decide to start attacking humans.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Jacoby started teaching online courses in Spanish in online courses to adults in the community in 2025.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Of course, The Château and Woodlands courses offer 18 holes across the rolling hills this region of Georgia is known for.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Big changes to the exchange include expiring financial assistance, rising rates, potential delays in working with a broker, new restrictions on immigrants, and stricter enrollment checks.
    — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The jobs report arrives with inflation running well above the Fed's 2% target, potentially forcing central bankers to raise rates in the coming months after making no change at last week's policy meeting.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The show loosely groups Ponti’s furniture according to different time periods.
    — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The outlet groups the service under cosmetic tattooing, sometimes marketed as semi-permanent makeup.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Well, yes, this Court is an illegitimate Court on a number of levels.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
  • That means cybersecurity requires further levels of verification to ensure agents are only acting as they are permissioned and empowered to do.
    — Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Proponents say the measure applies to eight categories of projects California communities need to expand housing, improve civic infrastructure and promote green energy.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Lee earned nominations for writing and directing, becoming the first Asian creator to secure multiple Emmy nominations across writing, directing and producing categories for the same series.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Classes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classes. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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