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a
: a number of things of the same kind
a bunch of grapes
b
: group sense 2a
a bunch of friends
c
: a considerable amount : lot
a bunch of money
bunched; bunching; bunches
: to form into a bunch
Synonyms
Examples of bunch in a Sentence
Noun
He always had a bunch of keys on his belt.
Dried herbs hung in bunches from the kitchen rafters.
Verb
The child's tights bunched at the ankles.
the dress bunches a bit at the waist
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Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Ava DuVernay and a bunch of friends did a wonderful thing by raising funds to help rebuild it.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
Maggie Horton, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Related card An inside look at the grueling world of professional cycling
Television footage shows the cyclists racing into oncoming traffic, bunching up into one lane of the road to avoid the line of trucks and cars.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Obviously a great competition, a bunch of great shooters.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Ava DuVernay and a bunch of friends did a wonderful thing by raising funds to help rebuild it.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
The best-seller features duvet ties and button closures, which ensure duvet inserts remain secure throughout the night without bunching.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Related card An inside look at the grueling world of professional cycling
Television footage shows the cyclists racing into oncoming traffic, bunching up into one lane of the road to avoid the line of trucks and cars.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for bunch
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“Bunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunch. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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bunch
1 of 2 noun1
: a number of things of the same kind
a bunch of grapes
2
: group entry 1 sense 1, collection
a bunch of friends
3
: a large amount : lot
a bunch of money
bunch
2 of 2 verb
: to gather in a bunch
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