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
Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 May 2026
The first batch of programs will center on NIL college basketball players.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The researchers say this points toward continuous operation rather than batch processing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Featuring live event faceoffs, an all-new batch of celebrity competitors and surprise guests, each episode delivers high-energy showdowns where skill, creativity, and clutch performance take center stage.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 May 2026
The first batch of programs will center on NIL college basketball players.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Verb
One person’s voice is heard in the video instructing people which batch to light first.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The researchers say this points toward continuous operation rather than batch processing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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Storms that develop along the front could organize into clusters or lines, increasing the risk for damaging winds and large hail.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Specifically, the spacetime warped by the MACS J046 clusters magnifies light traveling from LAP1-B toward Earth by roughly 100-fold.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The filmmaker’s research into viral colonies and group organisms revealed a fascinating parallel to human society.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Fuel and fertilizer needed for the rice crop are just the latest necessities to become unaffordable in Rakhine state, which has been devastated by intense fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA), one of the many rebel groups in the country.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Plus, its waist-skimming hemline won’t bunch up or get in the way during stretching or weightlighting sessions.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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It is made of super-smooth satin fabric that feels great against the skin and features a relaxed fit that won’t bunch up.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Instead, hormone signals and the glands that produce them are part of a communication system that organises every cell, turning collections of independently functioning cells, tissues and organs into an interconnected human body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The interactive museum is finishing up a major expansion, and visitors will soon be able to see even more of its extensive collection up close.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Another photo taken from the moon’s surface appears to show a grouping of three small dots in the sky, with a transcript of communications between Apollo 17 operators revealing an exchange over the unknown objects.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Jesser and friends take on legendary athletes, such as Dwyane Wade, at their own sports in this new episodic series — attempting to prove that YouTubers can ball.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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DeWanna Bonner is the consummate sixth player, still balling in her age-38 season.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The Litchfield Distillery, which opened on Route 202 in 2014, offers an array of bourbon, whiskey and vodka.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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If all of this array of multi-billion-dollar projects make it to completion, America’s LNG export capacity will more than double by that year.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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One thing is dropping Friday nights, one thing is dropping a band.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Quinn finished the second picture, but in the end the band unanimously chose the original composite portrait.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
18 May 2026
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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