1
as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
car buffs stood around admiring a group of classic cars in the parking lot
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2
as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the next tour group was being seated for dinner
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3
as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
you'll find both good and bad in every ethnic group
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as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
you should first group the invertebrates by genus
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as in to assemble
to bring together in one body or place
group the kids together and we'll see if they're all here
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Recent Examples of group
Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
In Kansas City, the number of demonstrators gradually dwindled throughout the afternoon to a small but vocal group that waved signs at passing vehicles, danced in the street and chanted.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Instead of relying on a symmetrical setup, think in odd numbers when grouping items together for a more interesting effect.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Everyone in my group was marveling over how comfortable the beds were.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
In Kansas City, the number of demonstrators gradually dwindled throughout the afternoon to a small but vocal group that waved signs at passing vehicles, danced in the street and chanted.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
Verb
From there, researchers grouped states into four categories: critical, high risk, safe for now and well-supported.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Instead of relying on a symmetrical setup, think in odd numbers when grouping items together for a more interesting effect.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for group
Noun
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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
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The nine isles are organized into three geographic clusters—east, central, and west.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
6 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
Verb
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One half of respondents say price increases have caused financial hardships for them or their household, with 16% classifying it as serious hardship.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Geomagnetic storms are classified using a G-scale, which ranks their intensity from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
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Agentic workflows — While the first two innovations provide a better AI experience, the ability for agents to share data and be assembled into workflows is the big game-changer.—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Large groups of protesters quickly assembled near raid sites on both days, leading to traffic disruptions and escalating tensions with federal authorities.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The weekend is here, which means a fresh batch of movie and TV titles are in the queue.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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Google's Pixel phones got a big update this week with the release of Android 16 and a batch of Pixel Drop features.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2025
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With most of their money tied up in three players who share more or less the same set of skills (albeit to varying degrees) and a bunch of flawed complimentary pieces, the Suns have arguably the least cohesive roster in the league.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The Panthers are likely to add a veteran to this bunch, but for now, Richardson seems to have a significant leg up.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The move marks the first time a major Hollywood studio has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit of this kind.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Teel, 23, is ranked the No. 2 prospect in the Sox organization by MLB.com, which also lists him as the No. 26 prospect in baseball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Missouri will likely be ranked in the preseason and will also be ranked when KU faces them.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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“Group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/group. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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