1
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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2
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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3
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
Christopher Cann, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Pic’s blurb: A group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
Evan Moore
august 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
In the Blum galleries, Silverman has grouped certain pieces that take on additional totemic power together, as well as individual pieces that stand out, positioned around the room, on the floor, on a platform, or on a shelf.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Noun
There are still many homeless people who are not living in encampments, local advocate groups say.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Pic’s blurb: A group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Only states and counties with full data and populations over 200,000 were included, with counties grouped by size for comparison.
—Evan Moore
august 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
In the Blum galleries, Silverman has grouped certain pieces that take on additional totemic power together, as well as individual pieces that stand out, positioned around the room, on the floor, on a platform, or on a shelf.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for group
Noun
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The New City Department of Health is investigating the cluster.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Aug. 2025
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Such groupings are not substitutes for alliances but alternatives that provide security dividends without sacrificing India’s autonomy.—
Nirupama Rao,
Foreign Affairs,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The lockbox is fireproof and waterproof and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) classified.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself from poor air quality is to stay indoors, especially when the Air Quality Index reaches above 101, which is classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What Disney has essentially assembled is a new cable company.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The supervisor then assembled it and sold it to Tamura for $1,400, the officials said, citing an interview with the supervisor who was cooperating with authorities.—
Amanda Jackson,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The newest batch of openings follows Ernie Herrman, CEO of TJX Companies, announcing in May 2024 a goal of opening at least 1,300 additional locations globally across the TJX portfolio of stores.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many speculated that a batch of two dozen factory-fresh Flankers Moscow had initially built for Egypt would now go to Iran.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And last season, despite that, the particular malaise has been our inability to hold on to single-goal leads (which resulted in a bunch of draws).—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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There were at least nine or 10 animals in the bunch; all but one left medium-size tracks.—
Fred C. Mercer,
Outdoor Life,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Year-round, the Virginia Beach Farmers Market features local vendors selling everything from fresh produce to handmade soaps, plants, honey, and crafts of all kinds.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Launched in 1979 and held every five years, the traveling contemporary art exhibition is the largest recurring show of its kind in the UK, featuring recent works by the country’s artists.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Despite this, New York still ranks in the bottom-third of teams based on fielding percentage at .985, which is the same mark as in 2024.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Cleveland Browns quarterback ranks first among NFL rookies for merchandise sales, according to data from Fanatics that tracks sales of jerseys and other apparel from its network of sites, including NFL Shop.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/group. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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