1
as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
that bunch goes out to lunch together every Friday
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2
as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit
bought a bunch of grapes
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a small bunch of people were sent to clean up the place
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as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
a bunch in the blanket
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as in dozen
a considerable amount
I have a bunch of thoughts on the matter, so grab a notepad
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1
as in to poke
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the dress bunches a bit at the waist
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as in to crowd
to gather into a closely packed group
the slow service caused the customers at the pick-up counter to bunch up
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Recent Examples of bunch
Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
In fact, clarifying shampoo can help treat a bunch of hair concerns and overall promote a healthy scalp.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2025
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Another standout feature includes channel stitching to prevent the stuffing from bunching and drifting, prolonging its plushness season after season.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The family is pretty much a mangled bunch — but that’s what drew me to it!
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
In fact, clarifying shampoo can help treat a bunch of hair concerns and overall promote a healthy scalp.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
Tired from the red carpet walk, with her long train bunched up next to her, the star enjoyed some hors d’oeuvres including steak tartar and salmon pizza.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Another standout feature includes channel stitching to prevent the stuffing from bunching and drifting, prolonging its plushness season after season.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunch
Noun
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Footage of the building’s demise shows crowds of onlookers running away from the rubble in panic.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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To keep afloat, Arsenal had to qualify for the Champions League three times during that five years and attract a regular crowd of at least 54,000 in their new 60,000 stadium.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pascal seemed a natural choice along with Heyman to steer the next batch of Bond films.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Make a big batch of hot chocolate, crank up the fireplace and slip on your snuggliest pajamas.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to a previous concert poster, the rock group was scheduled to co-headline the festival's opening day with Def Leppard.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Snow White, of course, earned far less than early projections in its opening weekend with a $42.2 million take from 4,200 North American theaters and tumbled 66% in its second frame with a $14.3 million tally.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Van’s plane is slightly different, with a pop-culture flair, and this time, young Van and old Van watch the movie of her death on a projection screen and ponder what comes next.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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All members who lost access to more than two dozen major hospitals in the Metroplex on Tuesday once again have in-network access to Southwestern’s medical facilities, and the coverage is retroactive, Blue Cross Blue Shield said.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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Democrats were intent on making the effort as politically painful as possible, with action on some two dozen amendments to the package that GOP senators will have to defend before next year’s midterm elections.—
Time,
Time,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Mary Fowler momentarily looks down and holds up a very neat yellow square of knitting to the camera, two wooden needles poking out either side.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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During the incident, Konig also allegedly attempted to poke the woman with two syringes, Hawaii News Now reported, citing law enforcement sources.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Others huddled in conversation in the Great Hall and in what was once the library of Andrew Carnegie’s uptown manse.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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In Kentucky, Misty Vincent huddled in a bathtub with her four children and two pets as the storm ramped up overnight.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This affordable pack is for more advanced hikers that need to carry food, water and shelter.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Along the walkways of the park and the sidewalks of Silom and nearby Sathon, people in business attire and company uniforms huddled or stood in packs talking and checking their phones.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Bunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunch. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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