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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a batch of essays to correct
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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
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2026
Gnome Apothecary crafts small-batch herbal medicines in the Hudson Valley that honor the wisdom of plants, support everyday wellness, and deepen the relationship between people and the natural world.
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Rs Editors,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
Jj Velasquez,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 May 2026
Food-grade silicone handles temperature extremes well and is a practical option for families who batch-cook and freeze meals.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In the end, the final batch of election results certified last week by the San Diego County Registrar of Voters showed that the empty homes tax had indeed lost.
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Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2026
Gnome Apothecary crafts small-batch herbal medicines in the Hudson Valley that honor the wisdom of plants, support everyday wellness, and deepen the relationship between people and the natural world.
—
Rs Editors,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
Verb
The recall covered Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch, Salt and Vinegar, Big Cheezy and Dirty Salt and Vinegar, Maui Onion, Sour Cream and Onion, identified by specific UPCs best-by dates and batch codes.
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Jj Velasquez,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 May 2026
Food-grade silicone handles temperature extremes well and is a practical option for families who batch-cook and freeze meals.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
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Where Hearing Loss and Other Health Risks Overlap A 2025 Healthy Aging Data Report analysis of 427 communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island found that hearing difficulties and fall risk cluster together geographically.
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Prosecutors accused the group of transporting unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 13 from Juárez, Mexico, into the United States.
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Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
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The sides are also bunched together in the NWSL table, with Orlando in eighth place and ACFC a point behind in ninth position.
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Shoppers note that the shorts are roomy and don’t bunch up, and that the elastic waistband is forgiving even while bloated.
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The location is now a collection of cold storage facilities, parking lots and warehouses in Skid Row near its boundary with the Arts District.
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And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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Then there’s Cofie, who balled his way into a draft combine invite this spring, and Rice, whose name will be known in draft circles soon enough.
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Local garden centers still have a great selection of plants grown in containers and balled and burlapped trees and shrubs.
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At stake in the battle between HUD and LAHSA is an array of services affecting some of the region’s most vulnerable residents.
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It’s situated in downtown Sarasota near Sarasota Bay, putting you close to an array of restaurants and attractions like The Bay park and Selby Gardens.
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In an effort to create at last some variety to their shows, and maybe a surprise, a band or performer is now more apt to tinker with their set list.
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The band played thousands of shows and sold more than 100 million records.
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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