1
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
Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The problem was too widespread, among both devices and years, for isolated bad batches, Asianometry suggests.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Think about Netflix recommendations: Netflix doesn’t wait to batch user behavior; the platform reacts immediately.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Until then, next week will be the Group C premiere, introducing a new batch of contestants: Cherry Blossom, Mad Scientist Monster, Nessy, Stud Muffin, and Yorkie.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The problem was too widespread, among both devices and years, for isolated bad batches, Asianometry suggests.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Other cheese recalls include St. Jerome cheese, batch 231129, recalled by Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese in Kentucky.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Think about Netflix recommendations: Netflix doesn’t wait to batch user behavior; the platform reacts immediately.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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Narrated by Selena Gomez rounds out the cluster of bestsellers at No. 9.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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When those fragrant, drooping, purple clusters of blooms appear in April, the bees and I can't get enough.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In response to this incident, officials at the Maine DMR worked closely with other groups to expand the study of white sharks and their behavior in Maine’s coastal waters.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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For being able to convince his talented group to play together and handle expectations and pressure, Cummings has been selected The Times’ coach of the year in girls ‘basketball.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Tired from the red carpet walk, with her long train bunched up next to her, the star enjoyed some hors d’oeuvres including steak tartar and salmon pizza.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Another standout feature includes channel stitching to prevent the stuffing from bunching and drifting, prolonging its plushness season after season.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Book a tour of the in-house art collection with the concierge desk.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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While hobbyists love their hobbies and collectors enjoy their collections, taking a candid look at an item before purchasing or bringing it into your home is always a good idea for limiting buildup of clutter.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
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America was the bulwark of the liberal democracies — a grouping of European nations, Canada, Australia and much of Asia — that shared many values and outlooks.—
Llewellyn King,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By the Core 4 Decluttering Method Hotel Surplus The outlet is donating and offering discounts on a wide array of new furniture, from sleeper sofas to rolling cots, for those in need.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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That’s true of the costumes as well, designed by the great Sandy Powell, who also created a host of sumptuous and cinder-girl looks for Cinderella, as well as a gorgeous array of suitably rustic-looking World War II-era handknits for the children in Mary Poppins Returns.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Coinciding with the band’s JonasCon event today — yes, that’s a real thing — Disney has announced that the Jonas Brothers will be recording an upbeat new theme song to celebrate Disneyland‘s upcoming 70th anniversary.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Around this time, the band went on their first tour.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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They had been left openly stacked by toilets, stashed in closets, and crammed in a pool pump house in a portrayal of arrogant disdain for protocols of American national security.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Kate Hudson has visited with mom Goldie Hawn and daughter Rani, and Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon hosted a getaway that included an al fresco rustic dinner stacked with A-listers from Jennifer Aniston to Kristen Bell.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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