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
David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 11 June 2025
The Freeform series revealed its batch of 12 fashion designers, including two former Project Runway contestants, season 7’s Jesus Estrada and season 19’s Caycee Black.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Note from Chef Emma Lipp: This is more of a method than a recipe, and it can be batched accordingly in size and in personal variations.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Consider a faster Mbps to upload batches of photos or videos.
—David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 11 June 2025
The Freeform series revealed its batch of 12 fashion designers, including two former Project Runway contestants, season 7’s Jesus Estrada and season 19’s Caycee Black.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Verb
Layer 2 solutions were designed specifically to reduce transaction costs by processing operations off-chain and submitting only batched results to the main network.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Note from Chef Emma Lipp: This is more of a method than a recipe, and it can be batched accordingly in size and in personal variations.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Over the course of the following three years, four more modules will be sent up and dock with the one already there, with the new cluster serving as a semi-autonomous space station budding from the larger existing one.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The unofficial Ukrainian group DeepState, which monitors the frontlines, reported that Russian forces had occupied another settlement in northern Sumy, putting them about 20 kilometers from Sumy city.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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However, the reality is that a democratic society relies on the group shouldering some costs for the benefit of the whole.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
Verb
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However, the spacing on the play was poor, with three receivers bunched too closely.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Donating appreciated investments from taxable accounts reaps significant tax benefits in addition to bunching charitable contributions in one year.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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The singer-songwriter returns to the summit not with a brand new release, but with a collection that’s already been out for months — and which has previously spent time running the show.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Wilson has expanded Caitlin Clark’s signature basketball collection in year two of its landmark deal with the Indiana Fever star.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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Beijing has criticized the informal grouping, accusing it of fueling regional tensions.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Deadline’s Sound & Screen will make its UK debut during SXSW London, with live performances and conversations with an array of composers set for the showcase Saturday, June 7.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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People with a competent array of professional skills are in high demand and always valued.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The band seeks musicians on woodwind, brass and other instruments, with a good attitude, sense of humor, and desire to play together in a creative way.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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The shimmering, snake-like piece blends bands of diamonds and sapphires that cascade down.—
Jessica Rendall,
Space.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Weekend writing sessions can stack into thousands per month.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This merry, hour-long holiday extravaganza will be stacked with gifts for Bravo fans and feature a number of Yuletide Bravolebrity performances.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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