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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
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Andy Guss, a co-leader of Grassroots Menomonee Falls, said around 20 groups planned the Milwaukee event.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Joseph Morales, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Despite being grouped together with the villains who slashed their way through the ’80s (and, to a lesser extent, the ’90s), Freddy has always been unique.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
And while Sturm offers a small group of men’s options (the Face Cream Men doubles as an after-shave soother), some of her male clientele seem content to buy the primary unisex line.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Andy Guss, a co-leader of Grassroots Menomonee Falls, said around 20 groups planned the Milwaukee event.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
Some researchers have debated whether the HSI category has become too broad, grouping schools with vastly different resources, missions and student populations.
—Joseph Morales, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Despite being grouped together with the villains who slashed their way through the ’80s (and, to a lesser extent, the ’90s), Freddy has always been unique.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for group
Noun
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Unlike the plush option that just comes with down clusters, the mid-plush and firm densities are down cluster and feather pillows.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Among the highlights is the complete library room designed by Pierre Chareau for the French Embassy pavilion presented by the Societé des artistes décorateurs, or Society of Decorative Artists, the leading French grouping of its time.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories In a nutsell, the test arranged by the cutter’s union documented that AI tools are great for organizing, classifying and summarizing.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Police and the media classified Gacy’s victims as male prostitutes and homosexuals, using that as an excuse to marginalize and blame them.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Among them are the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, the Sandia National Laboratories in California and New Mexico, the Los Alamos National Laboratory—central to nuclear weapons design—in New Mexico and the Pantex Plant in Texas, where warheads are assembled and dismantled.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The first round recommendations were drawn up by the Statewide K-12 Graduation Council, assembled by the governor to address the issue in the wake of last year’s election.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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This cozy brew can also be made in large batches for a fall movie marathon, book club, or Halloween party.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Given the boost the networks have enjoyed since Nielsen upgraded its ratings methodology last month, NBC’s first batch of NBA deliveries should be a treat for advertisers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other photos in the bunch included a mirror selfie with his hair pushed back courtesy of a headband, his Cloud23 hot sauce on store shelves, Animal-style fries from In-N-Out Burger (plus plenty of ketchup) and more of life’s special little moments.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Circ, which is building its first commercial-scale plant in France, too, has rallied together a bunch of allies.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But in the eastern areas close to the front, movement of any kind is dangerous, and electricity and phone service are often disrupted.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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The boutique will include handmade must haves, one-of-a-kind treasures and great gift ideas, as well as quilts for all ages, holiday items, children’s toys, lovely home décor, planters and unique household goods to name a few.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Leeds United find themselves in the opposite camp, ranking bottom in big-chance conversion rate after converting just three of 17 such opportunities.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The personal finance website recently ranked the best baseball cities in America in 2025, based on team performance, ticket prices and other factors.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/group. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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