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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
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
Noun
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
Noun
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But the livers of some patients have been found to contain clusters of cells that produce an enzyme capable of breaking down the toxins.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The two nearly identical side-by-side clusters are approximately 7,000 light-years apart.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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These are the types of compliments that sustain a bid for contribution, especially this deep into the spring.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fed officials generally look through those types of price surges, viewing them as temporary and not representative of broader trends.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Predator ranks growing California is struggling to manage the behavior of other predators whose ranks are growing thanks to the state’s conservation programs and endangered species protections.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Fleet’s penalty kill, which ranks first in the PWHL at 88%, killed off all five Goldeneyes power plays, too.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In it, Dekeyser assembles a history and taxonomy of the refusal of technologies, even ones that humans had come to depend on in their daily lives.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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The group assembles in a staggered formation and uses hand signals to communicate road hazards and turns.—
Brenda Miranda,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Is there a better aroma than batches of cookies cooking in your kitchen?—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Working in 2 batches, cook short ribs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch.—
Jenny Rosenstrach,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Authorities later executed multiple search warrants and collected items from the home, including exercise bands, medications, electronic devices, notebooks, clothing and a knife.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The high school musicians are already winners in that they were chosen to compete out of 119 other high school jazz bands from around the world.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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The songs, which in the original serve to introduce each cat’s personality, now operate as loose accompaniments to various categories at the ball.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Podcast categories on Patreon with the highest earnings are pop culture and comedy; lifestyle and hobbies; and education and information.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Groups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groups. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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