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
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2025
Cal Fire will release a third batch of maps covering a large swath of central California on March 10, while a final batch covering Southern California will be issued on March 24.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 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
In advance of its spring premiere, Peacock has released a fresh batch of first look photos, along with news on the stars bound for the series’ next act.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2025
Cal Fire will release a third batch of maps covering a large swath of central California on March 10, while a final batch covering Southern California will be issued on March 24.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 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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But a cluster of countries — a cluster of liberal democracies, confident in their values and armed to the teeth — could make a significant contribution.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
3 Mar. 2025
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By calculating the positions of nearby stellar clusters through time, the researchers identified two main suspects that could have housed the supernova progenitor.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, environmental groups have warned of potentially harmful consequences for marine life as questions swirl over how the collision could have occurred in broad daylight.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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The groups challenging the firings in court say that was a lie, and Judge Alsup appeared inclined to agree during a court hearing last month.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The rubber backing resists skidding and prevents bunching while vacuuming.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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His back looks topographical — the flesh is bunched up in dark ridges and, elsewhere, stretched out in flat, pink expanses.—
Jesse Coburn,
Curbed,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The latest collection was named Gudrun, after her late mother.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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Some of the handbags in this collection were embellished and decorated with charms, while others followed simple, clean lines.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Another wavelength grouping is thought to come from higher in the atmosphere and patchy clouds of silicates.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Incompatible vegetable groupings can stunt growth, invite pests and diseases, and negatively impact flavor.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If this propellant production complex depended solely on solar arrays, Zubrin says, the light-collecting panels would stretch out to cover 60,000 square meters, and would weigh about 240 metric tons, which alone would require three Starship launches to transport them to Mars.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The gloomy earnings outlook comes after a wide array of other retailers gave weak forecasts for the current quarter or the year ahead amid concerns about sliding consumer confidence and the impact tariffs and inflation could have on spending.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The pep band expanded too, taking over most of section 101 after needing about three rows the night before.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Both films are directed by Rob Reiner, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reprising their roles as the fictional English heavy metal band Spinal Tap in the latest outing.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The model highlights the brand’s exclusive material, Gold Quartz TPT, a composite achieved by stacking ultra-thin sheets of quartz fibers layer upon layer, then heating them to 120 degrees at a pressure of 6 bars.—
Cait Bazemore,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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These beautiful trivets stack together magnetically for easy storage and will pair nicely with your new set of matte black dishware.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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