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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
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The company operates on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, using a network of intermediaries and vessels to move sanctioned crude, with proceeds helping fund the country’s military programs and regional proxy groups.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Now the drug is back in the spotlight, driven, in large part, by the lobbying of former Texas governor Rick Perry and veterans’ groups, some of whom see it as a tantalizing treatment for PTSD.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
The benefit was seen across different groups studied.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Details of a potential deal were shared with all three of the company's primary creditor groups, Huebner said.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Organizers said more than 700 volunteers and dozens of community groups are expected to take part, with the meatballs to be served at shelters.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
It was floated unsuccessfully in 2014 and resurfaced in 2019 following Ken Griffin’s record-setting apartment purchase but ultimately stalled amid pushback from industry groups, including the Real Estate Board of New York.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
The agreement calls for the Lebanese state to prevent Hezbollah and other armed groups from attacking Israel, as did the ceasefire agreement that halted the last Israel-Hezbollah war in November 2024.
—Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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This renovated historic home was designed by Samuel Masters and features six bedrooms with four full bathrooms; ideal for groups and families.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The company operates on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, using a network of intermediaries and vessels to move sanctioned crude, with proceeds helping fund the country’s military programs and regional proxy groups.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Now the drug is back in the spotlight, driven, in large part, by the lobbying of former Texas governor Rick Perry and veterans’ groups, some of whom see it as a tantalizing treatment for PTSD.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
The benefit was seen across different groups studied.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Details of a potential deal were shared with all three of the company's primary creditor groups, Huebner said.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Organizers said more than 700 volunteers and dozens of community groups are expected to take part, with the meatballs to be served at shelters.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
It was floated unsuccessfully in 2014 and resurfaced in 2019 following Ken Griffin’s record-setting apartment purchase but ultimately stalled amid pushback from industry groups, including the Real Estate Board of New York.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
The agreement calls for the Lebanese state to prevent Hezbollah and other armed groups from attacking Israel, as did the ceasefire agreement that halted the last Israel-Hezbollah war in November 2024.
—Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groups
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There are still active farms, nursery clusters, equestrian properties and agricultural businesses throughout the Agricultural Reserve.—
Mike Atchison,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Sweet Viburnum Sweet viburnum is a fast-growing and low-maintenance hedge pick that closely resembles a hydrangea bush—thanks to its large clusters of round blooms.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
18 Apr. 2026
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Sadiq The Oregon tight end is the luxury pick of this first round and could go lower than most expect, plus head coach Todd Monken has a history of using two-tight-end groupings.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Swap out pot groupings, change the placement or give existing pots a new coat of paint.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Both types contain glucose and fructose.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The colony harbors two distinct types on the upper portion of the rachis.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sweeney’s scene reportedly featured her being dressed by Blunt’s character, who has risen the fashion ranks to head of Dior’s United States operation.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Chicago area ranks among the three worst metros in the nation for housing underproduction, behind New York and Los Angeles, according to a 2022 report from nonpartisan group Up for Growth, and the gap has not improved meaningfully since then.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Florida now awaits All-SEC small forward Thomas Haugh’s decision as coach Todd Golden assembles the 2026-27 roster.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Film at Lincoln Center, which hosts the fundraising event, annually assembles a colorful cast of past collaborators, maybe future ones, and admirers for this event, like last year pairing Dua Lipa and John Waters with Pedro Almodóvar.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Rivals Season 2, a Hulu original which airs on Disney+ outside the States, launches May 15 and will drop in two six-episode batches.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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State health officials are warning consumers that two batches of marijuana sold by one company over several months throughout the Denver metro area and Colorado Springs have high levels of pesticides.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Epstein realized the Beatles needed to be freshly scrubbed in order to play in the spaces controlled by the entertainment elders who booked bands and controlled the old‑school show‑business platforms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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The thing is, there’s a lot of other bands missing.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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This year’s inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lean far too male and over 60, with the class consisting of only six women spread among all of the categories — a disappointing decline after some notable changes following the departure of chairman Jann Wenner.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Tickets will be available across categories one through three in addition to the front-row seat categories, depending on the match.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Groups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groups. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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