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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a batch of essays to correct
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2
as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
send in the next batch of applicants
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as in to bunch
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Recent Examples of batch
Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
The ethically sourced, small batches have left reviewers raving.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Chloe Berger, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
This new release follows a few others of note over the past year or so from Bulleit, including an American single malt, batch 8 of the Barrel Strength Bourbon, and the re-release of the 12-year-old rye.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Most holiday seasons, Claussen makes a batch of four to five varieties of cookies to pass out to friends and family — and the thumbprints are always there.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
The ethically sourced, small batches have left reviewers raving.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
Here, positive flu samples are batched up by the hospital and sent to the state labs to scan for anything in the sample set that might be novel.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
This new release follows a few others of note over the past year or so from Bulleit, including an American single malt, batch 8 of the Barrel Strength Bourbon, and the re-release of the 12-year-old rye.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
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Unnerved residents have frequently reported seeing drones hovering overhead, sometimes traveling in clusters.Zoe Sottile, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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The finding, reported in the journal Nature, helps explain how clusters of neurons in the body play a key role in the gut-brain connection.Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wilken cannot create such an entity, which under labor law requires (among other things) a group of employees who successfully petition the NLRB or a state labor board for recognition as a bargaining unit and accompanying votes.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The character is one of the powerful Aes Sedai – a group of women with the ability to channel the One Power who are part of an elite sisterhood.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The divisive obstruction appears to have occurred early in the race when the pack was tightly bunched and Tsegay nearly tumbled to the ground, with the official ruling only coming in the early hours of Tuesday morning, hours after the race had finished.Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
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This helps relax the fabric and keeps it from bunching up as much.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
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That amount would have exceeded Washington state’s net collections from the tax in the fiscal year that ended in June, which totaled $848 million.Phoebe Liu, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The brand’s inaugural body-care collection was its foray into the category beyond skincare and certainly left a lasting impression on me.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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The new grouping is made up of a broad spectrum of opposition forces, from Islamist factions to moderates.Lauren Kent, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Golden State could use a connector, and Thornton can adapt to various personnel groupings and styles.Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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This hybrid approach allows TSH to serve a diverse array of guests—students, travelers, professionals, and local residents—while creating an environment that fosters collaboration and social impact.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Whether your recipient wants to concoct a tasty array of their favorite cheeses or stand it up for kitchen decor, this serving board will impress with its sleek appearance and durability.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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The beloved rock band returns to the top 40 region on two different charts in the United Kingdom this week.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Peppiatt identified a bit with DJ, the relatively straight school teacher who joins the band and picks up their nasty habits.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
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A couple of years ago the NFL’s TV Gnomes, with visions of Aaron Rodgers dancing in their skulls, stacked the primetime deck with Jets games.Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Cases of Jim Beam brand bourbon sit stacked in the warehouse at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits LLC distribution center in Louisville, Kentucky, on Sept. 28, 2018.Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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