1
as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a batch of essays to correct
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2
as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
send in the next batch of applicants
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Recent Examples of batch
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Publix pulled select batches of Market Ground Beef Products produced at the store in the Village Shopping Center on 1236 Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville, Georgia, on March 13, 2026.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Roadie offers multi-stop and batch deliveries that can take drivers hours to complete and can span large distances.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Their latest batch of farewell dates includes yet more double-headers with the B-52’s—bringing last year’s North American co-headline run to the United Kingdom—as well as another trek across North America that straddles their Coachella appearances in April.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Publix pulled select batches of Market Ground Beef Products produced at the store in the Village Shopping Center on 1236 Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville, Georgia, on March 13, 2026.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
The recall includes all flavors, sizes, and batch numbers of True Sea Moss brand Sea Moss Gel Superfood, which was packaged in 16 fluid-ounce glass jars and manufactured prior to January 9, 2026.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Roadie offers multi-stop and batch deliveries that can take drivers hours to complete and can span large distances.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch
Noun
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This leads to a network of galaxies, galaxy groups, galaxy clusters, and large-scale filaments of structure, with enormous cosmic voids between them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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The project is designed to meet surging demand for the heavy-lift rockets needed to put clusters of satellites into orbit.—
Jim Wyss,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Behind the scenes, work toward resolving the standoff intensified Friday as White House border czar Tom Homan was set to meet for the second consecutive day with a bipartisan group of senators.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The great revelation of the exhibition is the group of works in silver and gold from 18th-century Naples, where nothing of their quality and scale survives today.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The pleats are made from multiple fabric folds and bunched together to create fullness.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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The pleats are made from multiple fabric folds and bunched together to create fullness.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pop Mart first launched Labubu as part of a blind-box collection in 2019 after licensing the character from Hong Kong-Dutch artist Kasing Lung, who created it for a picture-book series several years earlier.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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The analysis by the John Locke Foundation, a conservative think tank, found that across nine of North Carolina’s most populous counties, property tax collections exceeded what a levy limit would have allowed by nearly $3 billion over the past 10 years.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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Buena Park was the only team in the grouping to make the playoffs in 2025.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bad news for local college basketball fans is that Crutchfield – according to multiple sources – has declined to interview for the job at FIU due to the changing landscape of NCAA Division I ball.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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The second and third outs were called third strikes, both of them initially balls before All-Star catcher Realmuto challenged through the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS), or so called robot umpires, that will be used in the regular season for the first time this year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When Johnson wasn't giving Tech fits, Williams was with an array of mid-range jumpers or finishing through contact in the paint.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Absent more predictable trends, law enforcement will be spread thin, asked to protect an impossible array of locations across the country against an impossible diversity of threats.—
Jacob Ware,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ripping the band-aid off and noting the unfortunate carnage now will give you a clear idea of where your to-do list should begin.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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As the band’s vocalist and bassist, Bowman performed alongside Sammy Shelor, Dan Tyminski and Tim Austin.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batch. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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