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
Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Meanwhile, below is a first batch of titles likely to compete for the Golden Lion.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 June 2026
Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2026
Food-grade silicone handles temperature extremes well and is a practical option for families who batch-cook and freeze meals.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
After initially planning to announce this year’s Emmy nominees in two batches, the TV Academy will now be revealing all of the nominees on July 8.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Meanwhile, below is a first batch of titles likely to compete for the Golden Lion.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 June 2026
Verb
The recall covered Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch, Salt and Vinegar, Big Cheezy and Dirty Salt and Vinegar, Maui Onion, Sour Cream and Onion, identified by specific UPCs best-by dates and batch codes.
—Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2026
Food-grade silicone handles temperature extremes well and is a practical option for families who batch-cook and freeze meals.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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After dark on Thursday, Venus will be close to the Beehive Cluster — an open cluster of 100 stars — with binoculars allowing both to be seen in the same field of view.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Families, friend groups and couples are huddled in clusters, scrolling on phones or taking pictures of the Italian restaurant’s red signage that boasts a history dating to 1956.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Video and images of about 150 strikes against Russian fuel tankers, trucks and other vehicles have been geolocated and analyzed by French open-source analyst Clément Molin and the volunteer-run OSINT group Geoconfirmed, as well as CNN’s OSINT team.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Verb
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As the sun rose, the No 12 Cadillac of Louis Delétraz, Norman Nato and Will Stevens was well placed in the lead fight, before it got hit with a penalty for a slow zone infringement and the race’s second safety car with just under six hours left that bunched the field at the front.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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In underwriting the loss can run to many times the premium, so a model that is right 95% of the time but wildly overconfident the rest can still be ruinous if its failures bunch together in the wrong place.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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According to reports for the recycLA program, a commercial and multifamily waste collection franchise program, only about half of households and business are separating their compostable waste.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Those recommendations include developing stronger performance measures, improving data collection, tracking client outcomes more consistently and identifying which shelter programs are delivering the most effective results.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Lord described Walter Bedford as the night baker who cannon-balled into the ocean in chapter 6.—
Veronica Hinke,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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The Knicks are back out in front, as Jalen Brunson is balling despite hobbling after hurting his right knee and left ankle.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The company leases the roof to a third-party solar company that operates and maintains the solar array.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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But an array of issues ultimately lost La Roja the three points – and more worryingly, point towards some potentially bad habits that could cost this team a chance of lifting its second World Cup.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Fish swim by alternate contractions of aerobic muscles that run the length of their bodies in a small red band just under their skin, while their large white anaerobic muscles are used only for brief bursts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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