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
Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2025
The Chinese got off very easy in this initial batch of duties, which go into effect Tuesday.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Track and trace is supported through the capture of batch serial numbers.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Noun
To help solve this puzzle, climate scientists are eagerly awaiting the first batch of operational data from NASA's newest Earth-observing satellite, PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem), launched nearly a year ago.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2025
The Chinese got off very easy in this initial batch of duties, which go into effect Tuesday.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
The shower head converts from single-serve to batch brewing with a simple twist.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Track and trace is supported through the capture of batch serial numbers.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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These finds include a cluster of precious metal objects.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Among the soldiers is a cluster of combat veterans, many trained in allied countries, who voice concern about the misapplication of their battlefield expertise.—
Scott Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
4 Feb. 2025
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Class 3 is for utilities, with Con Ed making up 85% of the group.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Now, residents in Wauwatosa and Brookfield are organizing to get enough neighbors and local groups commit to planting native species and earn their municipalities the community-wide certification of being a welcoming habitat birds, insects and other wildlife.—
Bridget Fogarty,
Journal Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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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
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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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The collection marked a pivotal anniversary moment for designers Sally LaPointe and Sarah Adelson, who started the brand in 2008.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles The collection of new fragrances features six new scents that draw inspiration from fairy-tale princesses Cinderella, Tiana, Jasmine, Moana, Belle and Ariel.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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Repeating this process five times with varying groupings yielded an average accuracy of 80 percent.—
Lucy Tu,
Scientific American,
7 Feb. 2025
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What’s important to note is that this food grouping system doesn’t account for nutritional value, Dr. Vadiveloo says.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2025
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With parent company, General Motors Co. stepping up their game tremendously in recent years with focus primarily on SUVs and trucks, their array of consumer brands have recently got alot of attention with Buick and Cadillac.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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The array of explosions also varied in terms of luminosity, which will aid researchers in their search for answers to dark energy and the acceleration of the universe.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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Judge David Barron wrote for a three-judge panel that Liam's shirt was different from the armbands that the Supreme Court allowed during the Vietnam War in Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District because the black bands did not refer to anyone's personal characteristics.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The clearly excited audience at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in the British capital showered the band with much applause, loud cheers and many screams.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Trump’s second term cabinet is stacked with prominent China hawks, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The emotional toll of rehashing the past is honored, as the film sequences stack tragedies alongside a surge of cautious hope.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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