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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
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
There's no spa or gym, but guests use a nearby gym for free, and take classes at a neighborhood spin studio.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Apr. 2026
The rewrite also drops language allowing homeschooled students to take up to two classes in public schools and participate in extracurriculars.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The North Carolina human resources executive spent two months racking up credits through web tutorials after work in 2024, then raced through 11 online classes at the University of Maine at Presque Isle in four weeks.
—Todd Wallack, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Judge Nathan Vu on April 10 granted the city’s motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, which found that while workplace political factions may be toxic, they are not legally protected classes under California employment law.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Most Colorado schools end classes in May, meaning that, in April, time is running short for students who are trying to raise their grades, and even those who are doing well face a crunch of tests and project deadlines, Eckhart said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
After Harelly moved to the Bay Area to study creative writing at San Francisco State University, the bookworm felt a massive disconnect from the Eurocentric, English work she was assigned to read in her classes.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Tag teams have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as groups in three of the last four classes.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 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
He stayed enrolled at his high school in Texas, attending remotely—several years before that became the pandemic norm—and flying back down to the Lone Star State for a couple months after the hockey season ended to finish his classes in person.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
There's no spa or gym, but guests use a nearby gym for free, and take classes at a neighborhood spin studio.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Apr. 2026
The rewrite also drops language allowing homeschooled students to take up to two classes in public schools and participate in extracurriculars.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The North Carolina human resources executive spent two months racking up credits through web tutorials after work in 2024, then raced through 11 online classes at the University of Maine at Presque Isle in four weeks.
—Todd Wallack, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Judge Nathan Vu on April 10 granted the city’s motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, which found that while workplace political factions may be toxic, they are not legally protected classes under California employment law.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Most Colorado schools end classes in May, meaning that, in April, time is running short for students who are trying to raise their grades, and even those who are doing well face a crunch of tests and project deadlines, Eckhart said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
After Harelly moved to the Bay Area to study creative writing at San Francisco State University, the bookworm felt a massive disconnect from the Eurocentric, English work she was assigned to read in her classes.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Tag teams have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as groups in three of the last four classes.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 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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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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The term was then extended to include multiple groups outside the upper castes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While all three attacks are being treated as separate incidents, counterterror police are conducting the investigations due to the nature of the attacks, their locations and the types of buildings involved, the Met said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Imam was different from the scrappy Steubenville types with whom Barnes had spent his twenties.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The most advanced computer chips, the kinds only in AI data centers now, will eventually make their way to Deere machines.—
Tyler Jett,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are different kinds, but the most common are acoustic leak detection devices, and a leak detection system monitors water flow through a pipeline.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The courses wind through open fields, climb hills and test both endurance and precision.—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
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The food tour company also offers small group culinary tours that include cooking courses taking place on select dates or that can be scheduled at any time.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If interest rates were spiking, this market would be very different.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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While 2025 began with high rates of citizenship applications submitted and decided, by the end of the year fewer immigrants were applying to become citizens — and even fewer were granted access to this final milestone, according to the data.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The combination of hot temperatures, falling humidity levels, and a gusty breeze.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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While levels of lead in soil are the main drivers for EPA action, the data on children’s blood lead levels can inform decisions like lowering cleanup thresholds, said Kellen Ashford, an EPA spokesperson.—
Chris Bowling,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Certain categories, like social hangouts or free-form drawing, are excluded by default for younger users.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Variety has learned exclusively that Jason Bateman, who plays local weatherman Clark Forrest, and Linda Cardellini, who plays Floyd’s dry-witted wife Carol, will be submitted in the supporting actor (limited) and supporting actress (limited) categories, respectively, for Emmy consideration.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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The videos cluster into a few recognizable genres.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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With well over 100 acts from various genres at eight different stages, the bands serve as another way to make friends at the festival, which draws about 125,000 attendees per weekend.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Classes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classes. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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