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as in batch
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 group
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 battery
Like the battery on her phone and computer, she was drained.
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Natalia Favre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Software gates limit the performance of electric motors and batteries.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
This was an act of battery against a homeowner attempting to protect his property.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
When batteries are crushed in bins or waste trucks, fires can result.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
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Natalia Favre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Software gates limit the performance of electric motors and batteries.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
This was an act of battery against a homeowner attempting to protect his property.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
When batteries are crushed in bins or waste trucks, fires can result.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for battery
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Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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After the brand said 12 tons of KitKat products were stolen while being transported between a factory in central Italy and their destination in Poland, the company launched an online tracker so consumers can check whether their KitKat came from the missing batch.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The group then alerted Hermanos de la Calle to help with housing.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Analysis of past avalanche accidents has indicated that larger group sizes (4 or more people) have higher chances of being caught in avalanches.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Phlox is a perennial that has clusters of blooms that mirror the look of hydrangeas, and phlox comes in similar flower shades of pink, purple, and white.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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The branches of the trigeminal nerve converge in one single cluster.—
Julia Daye,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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Codas, or groupings of clicks, were longer during the birth and then became shorter after the newborn emerged, the authors wrote in Scientific Reports.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now that first grouping, while fun, might be too small a sample size to take to the bank at this point.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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The spa also offers an array of signature treatments worth exploring—from wellness rituals (like the Signature Bamford Treatment, which includes a footbath, massage, and assisted yogic breathing) to body rituals (mud baths, sauna wraps) and facials (including a luxurious 24K gold option).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Packed with nightclubs, bars, restaurants, movie theatres and an array of other thriving businesses, The Stroll was a Black creative and cultural hub that became known as the jazz capital of the world.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Foote and Dickow have been collaborators for nearly three decades, playing together in Rex Ritter’s post-Jessamine band Fontanelle and the Portland post-rock band Nudge.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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On Friday, the group released a documentary on Netflix, which chronicled the group’s balancing act during the making of Arirang as the band looked to honor its roots in Korea even as their audience has expanded to encompass the entire world.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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The museum’s director, Pierre-Olivier Costa, met me in the entry hall and led me through the galleries housing Mucem’s permanent exhibition of items from its collection of folk arts and popular traditions.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Agencies would have to revisit investigative protocols, evidence collection procedures and interagency coordination, among other things, the governor said.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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And if a bunch of independent enthusiasts can uncover this much information with public tools, this fast, imagine what a properly coordinated and resourced regulatory effort could achieve.—
Nic Puckrin,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There's a bunch of power lines down.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Battery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battery. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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