1
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
Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
In other locations, particularly in southeastern Iran, rights groups said security forces fired directly at protesters in Zahedan after prayers, wounding several people.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement and Mishawaka school officials then separated the two groups, according to the Tribune.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
When providers began staking their claim to the space with more than 600 applications statewide, district officials and parent groups cried foul.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Human rights groups estimate government troops have killed hundreds of protesters in recent days.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Applecart now specializes in using social data to provide insights to marketers and brands, as well as campaigns and advocacy groups.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
However, proposals for AHPs explicitly include nondiscrimination provisions and protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions, preventing insurers from selectively covering only low-cost groups.
—Justin Leventhal, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Little is known about how ICE is using Paragon Solutions technology and legal groups recently sued DHS for records about it and tools made by the company Cellebrite.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
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Israeli attacks weakened Iran’s regional armed proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollahwhile US strikes dealt significant damage to the country’s nuclear program, which the government spent billions to develop.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
In other locations, particularly in southeastern Iran, rights groups said security forces fired directly at protesters in Zahedan after prayers, wounding several people.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement and Mishawaka school officials then separated the two groups, according to the Tribune.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
When providers began staking their claim to the space with more than 600 applications statewide, district officials and parent groups cried foul.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Human rights groups estimate government troops have killed hundreds of protesters in recent days.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Applecart now specializes in using social data to provide insights to marketers and brands, as well as campaigns and advocacy groups.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
However, proposals for AHPs explicitly include nondiscrimination provisions and protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions, preventing insurers from selectively covering only low-cost groups.
—Justin Leventhal, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Little is known about how ICE is using Paragon Solutions technology and legal groups recently sued DHS for records about it and tools made by the company Cellebrite.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groups
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Inside, the last clusters of conversation continued over champagne and the remnants of that improbable charcuterie spread.—
Rachel Marlowe,
Vanity Fair,
11 Jan. 2026
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The advisory described clusters of poisoning cases around Monterey and the San Francisco Bay Area.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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Tonga is central to the Pats’ bigger personnel groupings, which should be called Sunday against a Texans team that plays with six offensive linemen more often than any other team in the league.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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There are two more groupings of data center applications ComEd must process.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Don’t let the cream’s $8 price tag fool you; the anti-aging find tackles fine lines, wrinkles, and clogged pores, all while being gentle enough for all skin types.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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While Stern, 68, has worked as an actor in multiple types of projects since the '70s, his last few have been on TV.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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Not only do companies in Minnesota offer competitive salaries, but the state also ranks high in reliable long-term benefits.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
20 Jan. 2026
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Healthcare and social services dominated Indeed’s list which ranks professions on their three-year growth trends against current openings.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Nvidia primarily designs its chips in California and largely manufactures and assembles them in Asia.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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As Victor constructs his lab and assembles the Creature, the various stages of its creation are meticulously portrayed.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2026
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Working in batches if needed, arrange pickles in a single layer in air-fryer basket (do not overcrowd).—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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The contractors would be given batches of 50,000 names at a time, and are expected to provide photos of homes and workplaces, according to federal contracting data.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Locally higher totals remain possible where bands linger.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Freep.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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While other bands chased record deals, NOFX stayed indie.—
Jim Ruland,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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While the final nominations remain up in the air until the official announcement, in December, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued its finalist shortlists for a dozen categories, including best documentary feature and best international feature.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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First, a preliminary vote is held for all of the categories in December, and a shortlist of several is announced after that voting window closes.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Groups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groups. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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