GROUPS Synonyms: 233 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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plural of group

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of group

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

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The tactic has become more popular with smugglers as police on the beaches try to thwart crossings by puncturing the rafts that groups of migrants have to inflate and carry to the water. —

ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026 Still, health experts and groups including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology argue that creating a tobacco-free generation could dramatically reduce preventable deaths and secure a healthier future for today’s children and future generations. —

Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026 Friends and groups will welcome your company. —

Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026 Freiha said the change was to accommodate the afternoon crowd, which tends to arrive in groups and wants a place to socialize. —

Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 The vote marks the first time administrators have joined a strike alongside other LAUSD unions and aligns all three major labor groups in a coordinated potential walkout, raising the likelihood of widespread disruptions in the nation’s second-largest school district. —

Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026 In the United States, Catholics remain one of the most diverse Christian groups, with increasing numbers of Latino, Asian and immigrant members shaping parish life, according to the Pew Research Center. —

Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026 Lodging options range from studios and cottages to large guest houses ideal for multigenerational groups. —

Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 For her, that means finding the courage to stand with immigrant groups in need. —

Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for groups

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Hummingbirds need open space when hunting for insects, so plants should be in clusters with hover space in between, allowing the birds good visibility and clear space to dart after a meal on the wing.

— Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
First, look for clusters of light green eggs, often laid in a triangle shape like billiard balls, on the undersides of leaves, and crush them.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026