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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 rates
degree of excellence
only horses of great class are allowed to enter the Kentucky Derby
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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
Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
The property features Techno Gym equipment (the gym girlies that get it, get it), as well as high-intensity fitness classes and sauna/steam room.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
He later connected with the RAA, which provided job training, English and computer classes, and financial aid for essentials like transportation and a dryer.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Approximately six hundred young teens composed Tupac’s grade, and classes were capped at thirty per room.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Tonal just launched its first reformer-style Pilates classes taught by the one and only Kristin McGee, who designed them with midlife women foremost in mind.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
One of the rulings could spark a wave of new ETF share classes of mutual funds.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
While not every owner opts for puppy classes, the training has been proven beneficial for socialization, according to the American Kennel Club.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
New classes drop every two weeks.
—Big Think, 17 Oct. 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
The couple notified their children’s school so teachers would be aware when classes resumed in the fall.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
The property features Techno Gym equipment (the gym girlies that get it, get it), as well as high-intensity fitness classes and sauna/steam room.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
He later connected with the RAA, which provided job training, English and computer classes, and financial aid for essentials like transportation and a dryer.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Approximately six hundred young teens composed Tupac’s grade, and classes were capped at thirty per room.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Tonal just launched its first reformer-style Pilates classes taught by the one and only Kristin McGee, who designed them with midlife women foremost in mind.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
One of the rulings could spark a wave of new ETF share classes of mutual funds.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
While not every owner opts for puppy classes, the training has been proven beneficial for socialization, according to the American Kennel Club.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
New classes drop every two weeks.
—Big Think, 17 Oct. 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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The Ramayana has hundreds of versions — across states, dialects, castes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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If found guilty, these men could face harsher punishments under Indian laws designed to protect disadvantaged castes.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Approximately 48% of the aircraft positions reviewed were MLAT (multilateration) data, meaning that some geographic data points were recorded less frequently than with other signal types.—
Natasha Bertrand,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Cool-Season Or Warm-Season Grass There are two types of grasses—the cool-season and the warm-season.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Smoking of all kinds including e-cigarettes is prohibited.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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New rules introduced in August require institutions to have clear policies and reporting mechanisms to address harassment of all kinds.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Our options for students on the college pathway include 24 Advanced Placement courses, and electives like Gateway to Engineering, and Human Genetics.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Nearly 300 employers, including Aon, IBM, Nissan, SnapIT Solutions and Wells Fargo, as well as 75 local chambers of commerce across more than 40 states, have endorsed the new AP courses.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The administration also looked at data showing Memphis’ murder rates are approximately four times higher than Mexico City and 27 times higher than Havana, suggesting the city is more dangerous than areas abroad with elevated crime rates.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Preservé is only compatible with the Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix (teardrop-shaped) breast implants, which the FDA approved last year, following a lengthy clinical trial that demonstrated unprecedentedly low rates of complications.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Experts are concerned for what this might mean for ambition levels at the upcoming COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil, next month.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Exercising can help people with diabetes lower their blood sugar levels and increase insulin sensitivity, but the timing of exercise also matters.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are five categories devoted to R&B housed in the R&B, rap and spoken poetry field at the 68th annual Grammy Awards.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Latin Grammy Premiere, where the majority of the categories are awarded, will precede the telecast.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Playlet specializes in vertical-screen microdramas across a range of genres.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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The fusion of Latin music and Afrobeats has hit a new frequency recently, building on a yearslong overlap between the two genres that has now exploded into the mainstream.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Classes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classes. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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