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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, 25 May 2026
Even with policies in place to prevent phone usage during classes, many students still bring their phones into the classroom and use them.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The infinite scroll could contribute to lower fertility rates and smaller graduating classes.
—Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 24 May 2026
The two months between high school graduation and the first day of fall classes for an ALICE student can be full of administrative and financial hurdles.
—Daisy Franklin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
For some students, classes take place in spots that would be inaccessible without using Hutchison Drive, Goater said.
—Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
However, the pandemic led all San Diego Unified schools to move classes online from the end of his sixth-grade year through most of his seventh-grade year.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
After the first class presented it to Fasano, students made sure the story would continue by leaving empty pages for future classes to fill.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Full-time or part-time students who want to attend classes either on an ASU System campus or through online courses are eligible.
—arkansasonline.com, 17 May 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 service The service here is top-notch, and the hotel offers a variety of Signature Experiences, from cooking classes to visiting a local market with the hotel’s executive chef.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Even with policies in place to prevent phone usage during classes, many students still bring their phones into the classroom and use them.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The infinite scroll could contribute to lower fertility rates and smaller graduating classes.
—Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 24 May 2026
The two months between high school graduation and the first day of fall classes for an ALICE student can be full of administrative and financial hurdles.
—Daisy Franklin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
For some students, classes take place in spots that would be inaccessible without using Hutchison Drive, Goater said.
—Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
However, the pandemic led all San Diego Unified schools to move classes online from the end of his sixth-grade year through most of his seventh-grade year.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
After the first class presented it to Fasano, students made sure the story would continue by leaving empty pages for future classes to fill.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Full-time or part-time students who want to attend classes either on an ASU System campus or through online courses are eligible.
—arkansasonline.com, 17 May 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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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
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Today, many non-Hindus in India, including Muslims, Christians, Jains and Buddhists, also identify with certain castes.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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That is partially a product of the heaps of experience this group has together in these types of moments.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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All types of alcohol contribute to cancer by damaging DNA and increasing chronic inflammation, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
Noun
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As the play reminds us, finding sanctuaries of many kinds in these times can be very difficult to achieve.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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The stand-up and movie star was inundated with jokes of all kinds — though mostly about his stature — at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, with the special now available on Netflix.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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David Mineta, who came on last year as CEO of the Alum Rock Counseling Center, said both Alvarado and his father Norman Mineta charted courses and opened doors for others in Santa Clara County.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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State and local leaders provided input for high school courses that make the voting process understandable and show how local and state governments serve respective communities.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Some income and sales tax rates could even be lowered.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Rainfall rates from the storm are expected to be between 1 and 3 inches an hour, with the strongest storms passing through in the evening and overnight.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Before the final weekend of the season, Andy, who has visited more than 600 stadiums at all levels, tells us his best and worst aspects of each of the Premier League venues.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The new Gen-2 hand, named Flex 2, combines multiple actuation technologies in a hybrid drive system, enabling it to handle objects with different shapes, textures, and levels of fragility more effectively.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Even the most basic categories include a proper work setup, seating area, and oversized marble bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The categories are subdivided into smaller, more specific portfolios, and the effect is a kind of social levelling, a carnival through classification.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Kurosawa has instead chosen to direct a refined murder mystery dressed up in sumptuous feudal garb, offering his own take on one of the oldest Japanese genres.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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Whenever the superstar drops a new single, it is played nonstop on stations that focus on pop and R&B, as his work typically straddles the line between those two genres.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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“Classes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classes. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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