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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
The ownership group includes notable names such as NHL player Zemgus Girgensons, Stanley Cup-winning coach Dan Bylsma and Peter Luukko.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Ryan Smith, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
But just like the guy who finishes in last place at medical school and is still called a doctor, they are all typically grouped as advisors.
—Ryan Daus, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The announcement follows a period of solo projects and activities by BTS members, as the group continues its temporary hiatus to allow members to focus on individual endeavors and fulfil mandatory military service obligations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
The ownership group includes notable names such as NHL player Zemgus Girgensons, Stanley Cup-winning coach Dan Bylsma and Peter Luukko.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
How to Play 'Connections' Connections tasks players with grouping 16 words into four categories based on association.
—Ryan Smith, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
But just like the guy who finishes in last place at medical school and is still called a doctor, they are all typically grouped as advisors.
—Ryan Daus, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for group
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In addition, people who develop type 2 diabetes are more likely to have a cluster of factors, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, and abdominal adiposity (excess fat in the abdomen).5 Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms Type 2 diabetes develops gradually.Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Roatán Island is part of a cluster of island archipelagos 10 to 40 miles off the northern coast of Honduras.Gary Stoller, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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In this composition, the mammals are joined only by a grouping of aspen trees, leafless against the winter ground.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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Most of the groupings of bones belonged to a single person, but six graves held remains of multiple people, including one that was different from the others.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Not a nor'easter Monday's snowstorm will not be classified as a classic nor'easter, Taylor said, which are some of the most infamous winter storms for East Coasters.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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The group was assembled at the last minute when the Wolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns for Randle and Donte DiVincenzo right before training camp started.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Boeing 737 Max aircraft are assembled at the company’s plant in Renton, Washington, on June 25, 2024.Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
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Here's how the system works … The user starts by placing a batch of Plant Pods (sold in packs of 15) inside the main Plantaform device.New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adidas made $437 million from the first batch of its Yeezy shoes released after severing ties with West, some of which benefited organizations including the Anti-Defamation League and a non-profit founded by George Floyd’s brother.Conor Murray, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Knowing that we grown-ups need some relaxing hands-on fun from time to time, too, the brand has dropped a bunch of Lego sets for adults in the past few years, including recreations of famous works of art.Clint Davis, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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New Apple Watch bands tend to be rather pricey, but Woot has a whole bunch of them for a fraction.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, January 2, Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas found itself in hot water — and not the kind meant for cooking.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Matchmaker Maria kind enough to join us now with some tips for our viewers.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Keys ranks second in that count, with 24 top 10s, while Gerald Levert and R. Kelly share the third-place mark, at 22 each.Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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McCutchen ranks in the franchise’s career top 10 in several categories, including home runs (fourth, 235) and RBIs (seventh, 818).LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/group. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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