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as in clusters
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 groupings
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 types
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 ranks
to arrange or assign according to type
you should first group the invertebrates by genus
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as in assembles
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 groups
Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
Its beachfront villas suit multigenerational families and friend groups alike, with activities ranging from oyster roasts to horseback riding, shooting, golf, biking, kayaking, boating and fishing.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The growing slate of projects has drawn legal challenges from preservationist groups and raised questions about the cost to taxpayers.
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Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Despite the widespread support in the Assembly, the bill faced a wide array of opposition that included trade groups for large social media companies, organizations that support young people and advocates for digital privacy.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
But in thinking about all these different groups, Krieger said a battery storage system may be a type of technology that everyone can get behind.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The board’s vote for a rent freeze is likely to bring lawsuits from landlord groups, who have already asserted that Mamdani has compromised the independent board.
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Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The butterflies can be found with dots on the wings, indicating how the species is being tracked by different conservation groups.
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Ray Campos,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
For the other groups, drugs to treat the underlying cause can be the answer.
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Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Noun
Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
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Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
Its beachfront villas suit multigenerational families and friend groups alike, with activities ranging from oyster roasts to horseback riding, shooting, golf, biking, kayaking, boating and fishing.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The growing slate of projects has drawn legal challenges from preservationist groups and raised questions about the cost to taxpayers.
—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Despite the widespread support in the Assembly, the bill faced a wide array of opposition that included trade groups for large social media companies, organizations that support young people and advocates for digital privacy.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
But in thinking about all these different groups, Krieger said a battery storage system may be a type of technology that everyone can get behind.
—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The board’s vote for a rent freeze is likely to bring lawsuits from landlord groups, who have already asserted that Mamdani has compromised the independent board.
—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The butterflies can be found with dots on the wings, indicating how the species is being tracked by different conservation groups.
—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
For the other groups, drugs to treat the underlying cause can be the answer.
—
Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groups
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Lee said the southwest will host major chip production clusters, drawing on abundant, underused power.
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Chloe Bailey Clad in an hourglass Valdrin Sahiti gown, Chloe Bailey continued her blond bob era, pairing the pithy style with stringent liner and lash clusters along her waterline.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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Once open, the program will provide transitional housing and on-site services to people who are chronically homeless and struggling with drug addiction, mental health or all types of disabilities.
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But the total tally obscures how there were basically two types of Davis residents, those living close to the project and those living elsewhere in town.
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Leaving Boise State as the winningest quarterback in college football history, Moore enjoyed a short NFL career as a backup before turning to the coaching ranks with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Why Lawrence, Kansas ranks high The article goes into the history of Lawrence, summarizing the establishment of the town by abolitionists, political violence, and being a stop for the Underground Railroad.
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The crew assembles prominent figures from the Ghibli pipeline alongside newer talent.
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Travelers forward their confirmations, and the software assembles an organized trip timeline in one clear view, without the usual manual entry.
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So far, the Pentagon has released three batches of files ranging from decades-old FBI reports to more recent military videos showing orbs darting or soaring through the sky.
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Demo Brewing Company Malt Row’s most compact brewery, Demo, makes small craft batches, so their tap list is constantly evolving.
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Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
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In its place are itty-bitty bands that still keep your flats or heels in place, just with less of a chance of awkward tan lines.
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The four-day contest is a major event on the barbecue competition circuit, with more than $190,000 in prizes across categories like beef, exotics (like alligator, or emu, for instance), wings, and sauce.
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The report also highlighted improvements in clearance rates and an overall decrease in major crime categories, including robberies.
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“Groups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groups. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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