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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Recent Examples of batch
Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Whip up a batch of this Sriracha Chicken Noodle Soup—made with ramen and served with extra Sriracha sauce—for a warm, comforting soup with a little spice.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
Just batch the drink, dilute it slightly with water (which would normally come from shaking or stirring), and pop it in the freezer.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The first batch of episodes delivered the most engagements yet, with seven couples going the distance.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Whip up a batch of this Sriracha Chicken Noodle Soup—made with ramen and served with extra Sriracha sauce—for a warm, comforting soup with a little spice.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Monslow said his Sacred Leaf locations maintain COAs (certificates of analysis that verify lab testing and cannabinoid levels), clear labeling and batch tracking — measures designed to demonstrate transparency and accountability to customers.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
Just batch the drink, dilute it slightly with water (which would normally come from shaking or stirring), and pop it in the freezer.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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Russia used cluster munitions Wednesday in an attack on a busy market in eastern Ukraine that killed seven and wounded 15 others, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Compared with a cluster of states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota) with similar demographic and behavioral risk factors, Iowa has among the highest rates of the five most common cancers.—
Marissa Payne,
Des Moines Register,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf, interim chief executives of PEN America, were appointed to permanently lead the literary group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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His agent, in a panic, called our group’s director.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And yet, for two skiers so closely bunched, the difference in their approaches couldn’t have been more stark.—
Eddie Pells,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sokolowski says leaving it wet or bunched on the floor traps water and encourages mold, mildew, and odor, which break down fibers over time.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These latest photos were shared two months after the duo became Instagram official in December, when Perry posted a collection of photos and videos from her time in Tokyo, which included quality time with her beau.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In addition to all the vases and tissue boxes Stephan recommends, make sure your book collection is punctuated with decorative bookends.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Both candidates listed a variety of endorsements, but notable locally was a grouping of current County Board members, nine of the 14 sitting Democrats, around Rodriguez.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The grouping of all LVMH’s fragrance and cosmetics holdings under one executive’s purview came at a time when the beauty industry’s competitiveness was ramping up, especially as niche brands became hot commodities.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kon Knueppel has balled out far beyond rookie expectation, averaging nearly 19 points per game and close to 50/40/90 shooting splits and coming off a career-high 34-point performance.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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These are the romance movies that lean into big emotions, meaningful connections, and the kind of love that lingers long after the credits roll — and will likely leave you balling your eyes out.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But in the rainy winter and spring months, the park becomes a showcase for a diverse, colorful array of blossoms.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The morning show’s array of hosts often refer to one another as a family in regular circumstances, a bond that has only been emphasized in NBC’s coverage of Nancy Guthrie’s case.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Users commented tagging the boy band, wanting the members to make the man's dream come true with a future Super Bowl performance.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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The band also acknowledged that their departure from the lineup might spark some strong reactions.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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