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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
a batch of essays to correct
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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
send in the next batch of applicants
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Recent Examples of batches
Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Working in batches, use tongs to dip kale into tempura batter.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Colorado health officials have issued a safety notice over batches of marijuana contaminated with yeast and mold sold in 31 stores across the state over the past two-and-a-half months.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Making batches ahead of time to store can save you time in the morning.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Repeat with remaining batter, working in batches and adding more oil to pan between batches as needed.
—Ken Haedrich, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Feb. 2026
While the three proofs won't necessarily be sold as a set, this release does not follow typical state allocation practices, and the brand emphasized that all three batches will be equally represented across 36 markets nationwide, giving consumers the opportunity to experience the trio.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Working in small batches, toss the chicken strips in the flour, shake off any excess, dip them in the egg mixture, allow extra egg to drip back into the bowl, and roll them in the panko.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Working in batches as needed, arrange in a single layer in air-fryer basket.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
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Nor, on this occasion, did his multiple second-half substitutions (five in total in two batches from the 71st minute).
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Working in batches, use tongs to dip kale into tempura batter.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Colorado health officials have issued a safety notice over batches of marijuana contaminated with yeast and mold sold in 31 stores across the state over the past two-and-a-half months.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Making batches ahead of time to store can save you time in the morning.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Repeat with remaining batter, working in batches and adding more oil to pan between batches as needed.
—Ken Haedrich, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Feb. 2026
While the three proofs won't necessarily be sold as a set, this release does not follow typical state allocation practices, and the brand emphasized that all three batches will be equally represented across 36 markets nationwide, giving consumers the opportunity to experience the trio.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Working in small batches, toss the chicken strips in the flour, shake off any excess, dip them in the egg mixture, allow extra egg to drip back into the bowl, and roll them in the panko.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Working in batches as needed, arrange in a single layer in air-fryer basket.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batches
Noun
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These are clusters of four to five fresh, naked ginger pieces, so they don’t get dried out, and are usually exactly how much a recipe calls for, between 1 and 2 tablespoons.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its medium-large, 26- to 40-petal-count, salmon-pink blooms with a pink reverse are held in large clusters.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Human Artistry Campaign, a coalition of artists’ rights groups affiliated with the Hollywood unions, also spoke out against the AI model on Friday.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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That means looking at the medications’ use and potential impact across various sports and groups of people, Mandelbaum says.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Each team received their shipment of logo balls several weeks ago from the Wilson factory so that equipment managers would be able to properly prepare the footballs for their respective offenses.—
Kristi Scales
Jan. 5,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Place balls 3 inches apart on 3 large baking sheets lined with parchment paper (about 12 cookies per sheet).—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
27 Nov. 2025
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Other guests nearby were peering at displays of new pieces from the brand’s Les Pétales and The Bows high jewelry collections.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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And rent collections in many working-class buildings in New York never fully rebounded after COVID.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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For example, of 11 S&P 500 sectors – groupings of stocks according to industry and function – three are reporting an increase in net profit margin in the final three months of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter 2024.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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With five defensive backs on the field most of the time, Patterson’s scheme is intended to adjust to any offense, allowing for his defense to limit substitutions and match up against most personnel groupings.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Fatemian simply bunches each slice slightly, creating a ruffled, flower-like radish slice that is then inserted between the rest of the vegetables.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Community opposition has delayed, threatened or led to the cancellation of projects to build new transmission lines, solar arrays, windmills, and battery storage facilities.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Given the enormous energy needs of AI and limits on available land for placing massive arrays of solar panels—not to mention all the red tape—building new AI data centers will be much cheaper in orbit, where solar panels are five times more effective than on the ground.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Rolling Stone‘s interview series Last Man Standing features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and musicians who are the last remaining members of iconic bands.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
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Other bands have threatened to leave and called for Wasserman to be removed from the agency.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Batches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batches. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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