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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3
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
The announcement comes as state governments have forged ahead on their own regulations for AI while civil liberties and consumer rights groups lobby for more regulations on the technology.
—Seung Min Kim, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
The immediate trigger lies in Pakistan’s growing concern over cross-border militant activity, particularly from groups such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, which Islamabad believes operate from sanctuaries inside Afghanistan.
—Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Some left-wing groups have backed off their insistence on filibuster elimination, at least for now.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
The campaign aims to encourage local churches to review their investment strategies and divest where needed, and to share information especially with Indigenous groups about the types of extraction occurring on their lands.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Brown University agreed to pay $50 million toward state workforce development groups.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The President has seized upon the claim by right-wing groups that white South Africans, particularly farmers, are victims of an ongoing genocide.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
But human-rights groups claim that the number of extrajudicial killings may be as high as 30,000.
—Sheila Coronel, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
For families As evidenced by all the families at the hotel during my stay, this is a great choice for big groups with young kids.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
The announcement comes as state governments have forged ahead on their own regulations for AI while civil liberties and consumer rights groups lobby for more regulations on the technology.
—Seung Min Kim, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
The immediate trigger lies in Pakistan’s growing concern over cross-border militant activity, particularly from groups such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, which Islamabad believes operate from sanctuaries inside Afghanistan.
—Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Some left-wing groups have backed off their insistence on filibuster elimination, at least for now.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
The campaign aims to encourage local churches to review their investment strategies and divest where needed, and to share information especially with Indigenous groups about the types of extraction occurring on their lands.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Brown University agreed to pay $50 million toward state workforce development groups.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The President has seized upon the claim by right-wing groups that white South Africans, particularly farmers, are victims of an ongoing genocide.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
But human-rights groups claim that the number of extrajudicial killings may be as high as 30,000.
—Sheila Coronel, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groups
Noun
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Many star clusters break up gravitationally before the individual stars within them age significantly.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Van de Riet points to clusters growing on a concrete ledge just below the scumline, just one property down from where his planters are being installed.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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The silver carpet at our ultra-exclusive celebration after the Oscars 2026 was jam-packed with mini family reunions, including groupings of siblings, parents and their kids, and even a stray grandparent in the mix.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If Kidman’s character is tough, so were investigator types played by Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley), Brenda Blethyn (Vera), Amy Adams (Sharp Objects), and Toni Collette (Unbelievable).—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Alongside the wildflower meadow, the kitchen garden is home to more than 90 types of vegetables and 70 herbs, while the orchard is devoted to unusual British fruit species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Or one who ranks as the top up-and-comer in the country.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Thomas, a two-time MVP, played for the White Sox from 1990 to 2005, and is the team's career leader in home runs, doubles, RBI, and runs scored, and ranks in the team's top six in both hits and batting average.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Victor assembles his Creature (Jacob Elordi) from the body parts of dead soldiers and executed criminals, but the monster fails to rise after electrocution — at first.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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Cactus League performance alone won’t be the deciding variable as San Francisco’s brass assembles the bench.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Working in 2 batches and adding more oil between batches if needed, cook cutlets, turning halfway through, until deep golden brown, 6–8 minutes.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Mix 2 tablespoons water into the yogurt, then add the yogurt to the batter in 2 batches, beating on low speed until combined after each addition.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Post-punk bands face few gauntlets as arduous as the slow song, and Landowner challenge themselves to traverse three of them.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Add in 30 minutes of strength training two or three times a week, such as lifting weights or using resistance bands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kohl's is making moves to boost sales Consumers are being buffeted by high prices in all categories of spending, and the company has to address that.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Netflix limited series about a teenage boy arrested on suspicion of murdering a female classmate won five categories, including Best Single Drama or Mini-Series.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Groups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groups. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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