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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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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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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
Luisa Zargani, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
The rocker — whose 14th studio album Songs of a Lost World debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 after its arrival on Nov. 1 — added that The Cure also experienced unwelcome fan behavior as the group grew in popularity.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Statins are grouped by low-, moderate-, or high-intensity based on the specific statin and dose.
—Phuoc Anh (anne) Nguyen, Pharmd, Ms, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Regarding the latter, since 2017, the group has protected 140,000 people most in need.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
The rocker — whose 14th studio album Songs of a Lost World debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 after its arrival on Nov. 1 — added that The Cure also experienced unwelcome fan behavior as the group grew in popularity.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Previous studies have typically measured the health effects of red meat by grouping all types of red meat together, from lamb chops to hot dogs, and concluding that people who eat more of it are more likely to develop conditions such as heart disease.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Statins are grouped by low-, moderate-, or high-intensity based on the specific statin and dose.
—Phuoc Anh (anne) Nguyen, Pharmd, Ms, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for group
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Distributed among 12 geographic clusters of states and the District of Columbia, plus one national circuit, the courts of appeals hear the vast majority of cases from the federal trial courts.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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One of Benally’s favorite spots on the property is a hilltop bench — a tranquil corner where visitors have placed prayer notes, painted rocks and other offerings to a nearby cluster of naturally sprouted peyote.Deepa Bharath and Jessie Wardarski, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Rounding out the grouping was Rose B. Simpson’s circle of life-size female figures made in the Pueblo ceramics tradition practiced by her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Dean Kissick, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Use the same keyword groupings to structure PPC campaigns around key patient services.Bahram Moshrefnoory, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some portions of the state are classified as being in an extreme drought.Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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For the moment, it’s classified as a technology stock.Bob Pisani, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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The character references Hughes assembled were glowing and, crucially, Slot also had the self-belief to embrace the challenge of following in Klopp’s footsteps.James Pearce, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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The camper components ship as a flat pack and assemble together without the need for tools or adhesives.New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the latest batch of adjustments to the nominee list, both Charli XCX and Malone were given Best Recording Package nods for serving as art directors on Brat and F-1 Trillion, respectively.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Look for vendors who maintain the same level of quality across different batches.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Before that, The Menu, a bunch of X-Men movies as Beast, and one of my favorite roles of his, a self-aware zombie in Warm Bodies.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Aficionados have begun feverishly hunting the best of this new bunch, turning some of the rarer offerings into virtual unicorns.David Rosoff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Four dams were torn down—the largest undertaking of its kind in U.S. history—to restore the Klamath River in California and Oregon to its historic flow.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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The ruling is undoubtedly the most high profile for Georgia's typically under-the-radar appeals court, which is among the busiest of its kind in the country.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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America’s workforce is also highly skilled; it was ranked as No. 5 in skilled labor forces by the U.S. News and World Report.Sahit Muja, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The first season of Night Agent currently ranks seventh all time among English-language series in Netflix’s internal rankings.Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/group. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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