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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
car buffs stood around admiring a group of classic cars in the parking lot
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as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the next tour group was being seated for dinner
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
you'll find both good and bad in every ethnic group
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as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
you should first group the invertebrates by genus
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as in to assemble
to bring together in one body or place
group the kids together and we'll see if they're all here
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Recent Examples of group
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The set up sees real-life households – families and friend groups – move in side-by-side to compete in challenges in a constructed cul-de-sac, while simultaneously trying make frenemies with those next door.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Students are grouped into two divisions based on years of training, allowing for a broader range of musicians to be recognized.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This renovated historic home was designed by Samuel Masters and features six bedrooms with four full bathrooms; ideal for groups and families.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The set up sees real-life households – families and friend groups – move in side-by-side to compete in challenges in a constructed cul-de-sac, while simultaneously trying make frenemies with those next door.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Birch recommends a layered approach with taper candles grouped en masse, low pendant lighting, and lanterns for a warm, welcoming ambiance.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Students are grouped into two divisions based on years of training, allowing for a broader range of musicians to be recognized.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for group
Noun
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In February 2025, a 3,281-square-foot cluster home in the first block of Snow Melt Court sold for $2,305,000, a price per square foot of $703.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The first 32 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft will begin primarily focused on a top tier that runs out quickly, and transition to a bunch of teams staring at the same cluster of offensive tackles, edge rushers and wide receivers.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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These vague groupings make more sense than a chronological accounting, since many of the artists on view grew and changed over rather short periods of time.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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He was charged with battery and burglary of an unoccupied dwelling in September 2023, and with battery that May — both classified in court records as misdemeanors.—
Claudia Lauer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The species is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, a classification that reflects both the remaining threats facing the animals and the significant progress conservation efforts have made.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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And nearly every component was conceived, machined, and assembled by Hazan himself.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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Threads that endure A traditional backstrap loom is made up of cords, threads and wooden rods assembled into a portable frame.—
María Teresa Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Smerz, the Norwegian duo of Catharina Stoltenberg and Henriette Motzfeldt, are ready to unveil another batch of breathy pop songs.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2026
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The album has reportedly been in the works since the release of 2021’s The Golden Casket, with an initial batch of songs nearly spun off into Brock’s side project Ugly Casanova before evolving into a full-length Modest Mouse release.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
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The first 32 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft will begin primarily focused on a top tier that runs out quickly, and transition to a bunch of teams staring at the same cluster of offensive tackles, edge rushers and wide receivers.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Of course, the first three, the meanest comments of the bunch, are all solidly directed at women.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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The first-of-its-kind arrangement marks a tectonic shift for Florida’s largest school district, where charter schools have operated in their own facilities rather than district property.—
Garrett Shanley,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The shop leans into dense, old-school ice cream — the kind that comes out of the freezer firm and packed with flavor.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was nationally ranked, twice the national collegiate champion.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Here are three stocks favored by some of Wall Street's top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/group. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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