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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
a battery of tests to determine the cause of the medical disorder
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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a battery of specialists worked on the problem until it was fixed
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Recent Examples of batteries
That includes nearly $2 billion for a Louisville plant where the upcoming truck will be assembled, and $3 billion as an investment in the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, which will make the LFP batteries for that vehicle.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead, the engines operate when the vessel is surfaced or snorkeling, essentially acting as generators that recharge the batteries rather than directly powering the propellers during deep-water operations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
The notice included recommendations on stockpiling medicine, batteries, and fuel, as well as tips on surviving without power or water.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Newer batteries allow for powerful suction that rivals my big-boy vac.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
There are so many little pockets and interior compartments to keep cords, chargers, adapters, memory cards, and backup batteries in their own little spot.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
These systems help ensure steady supplies for semiconductors, batteries and advanced manufacturing when trade restrictions, export controls or price shocks strain primary sources — allowing companies to manage costs and stay competitive.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Mining for nickel, ironically a key component in eco-friendly EV batteries, caused significant sedimentation in Raja Ampat until the Indonesian government revoked most mining licences in mid-2025.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Have fresh batteries ready if the power goes out.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead, the engines operate when the vessel is surfaced or snorkeling, essentially acting as generators that recharge the batteries rather than directly powering the propellers during deep-water operations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
The notice included recommendations on stockpiling medicine, batteries, and fuel, as well as tips on surviving without power or water.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Newer batteries allow for powerful suction that rivals my big-boy vac.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
There are so many little pockets and interior compartments to keep cords, chargers, adapters, memory cards, and backup batteries in their own little spot.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
These systems help ensure steady supplies for semiconductors, batteries and advanced manufacturing when trade restrictions, export controls or price shocks strain primary sources — allowing companies to manage costs and stay competitive.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Mining for nickel, ironically a key component in eco-friendly EV batteries, caused significant sedimentation in Raja Ampat until the Indonesian government revoked most mining licences in mid-2025.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Have fresh batteries ready if the power goes out.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batteries
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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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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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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
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Working in batches, use tongs to dip kale into tempura batter.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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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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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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Alongside the continued dominance of genre packages, such as horror, action and thrillers, more films about relationships and romance have hit the market, hoping to make buyers’ hearts (and budgets) flutter.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The funding — formerly known as earmarks — was tucked into spending packages that Congress passed in both November and February to fund most of the government through September.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Batteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batteries. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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