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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Recent Examples of batch
New Atlas, 5 May 2026
Skin reactions vary, and viewers should consult a dermatologist before mixing up a batch at home.
—Ryan Brennan
may 5, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
The recall includes all flavors, sizes, and batch numbers of True Sea Moss brand Sea Moss Gel Superfood, which was packaged in 16 fluid-ounce glass jars and manufactured prior to January 9, 2026.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Instead of committing to a batch that takes hours to freeze, users can test different ingredient combinations and see the results within a single sitting.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
Skin reactions vary, and viewers should consult a dermatologist before mixing up a batch at home.
—Ryan Brennan
may 5, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
Verb
The researchers say this points toward continuous operation rather than batch processing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
The recall includes all flavors, sizes, and batch numbers of True Sea Moss brand Sea Moss Gel Superfood, which was packaged in 16 fluid-ounce glass jars and manufactured prior to January 9, 2026.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
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The poor Memphis neighborhoods that abut xAI’s Colossus, currently the largest training cluster in the world, have been the victims of awful increases in pollution, but that is because Elon Musk powered his installation with gargantuan and unpermitted methane-gas turbines.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The near-enough effect comes back into play in the weaving together of these clusters found elsewhere and adding a few other sporadic deaths.—
Faye Flam,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The seniors were a very tight-knight group.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Towels left bunched up trap moisture, develop a musty smell and can transfer mildew to skin.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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This helps relax the fabric and keeps it from bunching up as much.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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The result was a collection of photographs that both capture the culture and the people of Mexico and record Hurst’s particular proclivities, the food that fed his hungry eye.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Notable items from their collections include Charlotte’s Prada coat from the Spring 2023 Menswear collection and Miranda’s vintage Issey Miyake coat.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The student center features comfortable leather furniture – easier to clean up spills – arranged in groupings so students could chat with each other, perhaps study together, perhaps even just take a nap.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bryce Young was balling though.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some Cypress Village residents are beseeching the city to keep it that way, even as the HOA applies to let the pickle balling resume.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Wanting to step up their efforts to battle an array of aquatic invaders, federal agencies have launched a $550,000 prize challenge to solicit help in eliminating the risk of the mussels spreading.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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That would require training and up-skilling a whole array of professionals in Hong Kong.—
Brian Wong,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Bridge tenders will respond to special requests to lift the bridge after midnight if given a two-hour notice; requests can be made by calling MnDOT’s 24-hour dispatch at 651-234-7110 or via marine band radio Channel 16.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Additionally, the band’s legendary album, Hotel California, has been re-certified 28x Platinum by the RIAA, scoring the third best-selling album of all time.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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