1
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
In May, Alnaji pleaded guilty to charges of felony, involuntary manslaughter and felony battery causing serious bodily injury.
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Seamus Bozeman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Both men were arrested on felony charges of battery and child abuse with no great bodily harm.
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Sofia Saric
june 30,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The country holds some of the world’s largest lithium resources, a key mineral for electric vehicles, batteries and advanced technology supply chains.
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Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Kemp did mention that these allegations were different from those that led to the sheriff being charged with false imprisonment, simple battery, and violation of oath of office in 2025.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for battery
Seamus Bozeman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Both men were arrested on felony charges of battery and child abuse with no great bodily harm.
—
Sofia Saric
june 30,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The country holds some of the world’s largest lithium resources, a key mineral for electric vehicles, batteries and advanced technology supply chains.
—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Kemp did mention that these allegations were different from those that led to the sheriff being charged with false imprisonment, simple battery, and violation of oath of office in 2025.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for battery
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Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
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While Silo seasons 1 and 2 were based on Hugh Howey's first novel, Wool, the new batch of Apple TV episodes is inspired by his second book, Shift.
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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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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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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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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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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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Merzouk took on the tough responsibility of coaching a bunch of rambunctious kids (including Alek) on the Eastside Kickers club in Cleveland Heights.
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And the hottest of the bunch, the green, is a fiery combination of both jalapeños and green habaneros.
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“Battery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battery. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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