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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 Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Currently, says Wiesner-Smillie, the center has 122 volunteers but looking to add another 25 weekly tutors for its ESL program and for classes that prepare men and women for their naturalization tests.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Don't care, with activities like marsh kayaking, ocean fishing, boat tours, and sweetgrass basket-weaving classes.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
There’s also an open-air gym, two pools, daily yoga classes, and a spa (my favorite way to stay still for an hour).
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
The school’s thousands of library volumes were all filed and indexed, but the portable library wasn’t scheduled to arrive until three weeks before classes started.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Later in life, Cherones returned to the University of Alabama to teach production classes from 2002 to 2014.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
This includes childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, and postpartum classes designed to help parents feel informed and confident.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
LeBlanc said the affected faculty members taught fewer classes than required by their contracts, and thus must reimburse the college.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
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
Four Democratic-Farm-Labor Party lawmakers who chair state Senate education committees cited Minneapolis Public Schools canceling classes and extracurricular activities last week after federal agents reportedly clashed with students and staff during Roosevelt High School’s dismissal on Wednesday.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Currently, says Wiesner-Smillie, the center has 122 volunteers but looking to add another 25 weekly tutors for its ESL program and for classes that prepare men and women for their naturalization tests.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Don't care, with activities like marsh kayaking, ocean fishing, boat tours, and sweetgrass basket-weaving classes.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
There’s also an open-air gym, two pools, daily yoga classes, and a spa (my favorite way to stay still for an hour).
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
The school’s thousands of library volumes were all filed and indexed, but the portable library wasn’t scheduled to arrive until three weeks before classes started.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Later in life, Cherones returned to the University of Alabama to teach production classes from 2002 to 2014.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
This includes childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, and postpartum classes designed to help parents feel informed and confident.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
LeBlanc said the affected faculty members taught fewer classes than required by their contracts, and thus must reimburse the college.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
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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Owners of all types of cars and trucks are invited to display their vehicles.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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There is an axis of all types of AI personas with widely different characteristics.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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How People Are Wearing Cow Print Today During fall 2025, cow print began popping up in cold-weather clothing and accessories of all kinds.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
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Of Musk realizing that his wealth insulates him from financial consequences of all kinds.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2026
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Over the 18 courses, diners will move from a welcome drink to a cold counter, for raw delicacies, to the hot counter, which will serve up dishes like tamal de mar, which includes Hokkaido uni, salsa verde de quelites, hoja santa chlorophyll, and jocoque.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2026
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The service was impeccable—our water glasses were always full and the timing of our courses was excellent.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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This is not always the case, however, as rates, service quality, and coverage features often vary widely.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Participants were generally healthy in midlife, with low rates of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke, which may have influenced the positive outcomes.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Large and textured buttons on the headphones offer tactile control of the volume levels and also function as a power switch and taking incoming calls from a smartphone.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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These odors are often exacerbated by high moisture levels from the sinks, showers, tubs, not to mention what gets flushed down our drains.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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While the final nominations remain up in the air until the official announcement, in December, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued its finalist shortlists for a dozen categories, including best documentary feature and best international feature.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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First, a preliminary vote is held for all of the categories in December, and a shortlist of several is announced after that voting window closes.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Its relatively modest 26 prompts ask readers to expand their stacks into new genres.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Jan. 2026
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Yahoo Media Group and The Nonfiction Hotlist have announced a partnership that will see Yahoo promote and distribute 20 short docs across a variety of genres to a global audience.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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