1
as in cluster
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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2
as in grouping
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 type
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 to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
you should first group the invertebrates by genus
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as in to assemble
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 group
Bob Marshall, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
These groups provide a safe space to share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others.
—Robert Burakoff, Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Mike Defabo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Using this measure, the experts were able to group the films with similar arcs.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
These groups can be composed of more than 100 individuals.
—Bob Marshall, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
These groups provide a safe space to share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others.
—Robert Burakoff, Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
No team deployed 13 personnel (one back, three tight ends) more often than the Steelers, who used that personnel grouping 177 times in 2024, according to TruMedia.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Using this measure, the experts were able to group the films with similar arcs.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for group
Noun
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Amyloid plaques play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s when small clusters gather at synapses in the brain and interfere with the nerve cells’ ability to communicate.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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There was another notable cluster in 2012 in people staying in tent cabins in Yosemite.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Often these puzzling areas create room for vignettes, an expressive grouping — of candles, plants or photos in a nook intended for deep conversations.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The county classified fewer than 25,000 homes as attainable in 2024 — compared to nearly 100,000 in 2018.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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If the rating agencies and regulators classify Bit Bonds as risk-free or near risk-free because the principal is sovereign-backed, these institutions might be able to deploy significant capital into them.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The basic act of assembling and protesting the government’s actions is unquestionably protected, according to the First Amendment Coalition, a California nonprofit that’s committed to protecting freedom of speech.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Amazon will assemble that big constellation over more than 80 launches, the majority of them performed by the Atlas V and its successor, ULA's new Vulcan Centaur.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pascal seemed a natural choice along with Heyman to steer the next batch of Bond films.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Make a big batch of hot chocolate, crank up the fireplace and slip on your snuggliest pajamas.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Amazon is running a bunch of sneaky deals on Martha Stewart’s housewares line, including furniture, kitchen essentials, and seasonal decor starting at $16.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The base that this is based on now has a bunch of barbed wire and fencing.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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View Recipe Fruits of all kinds, especially berries, grapes, apples, and citrus, are celebrated by health experts for their anti-inflammatory properties.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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Maybe not, and hopefully not, to the same extent—hopefully not ever finding themselves in the position of total dependence on Russian energy of any kind.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Englewood has historically reported higher crime rates than other Chicago neighborhoods, and in 2024 was ranked by Fox32 as one of Chicago's most dangerous areas.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Part of that is the spotlight placed on Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the only two players ahead of him in the world ranking.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/group. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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