BATCH Synonyms: 149 Similar and Opposite Words

batch 1 of 2

noun

ˈbach

Definition of batch

as in cluster

a number of things considered as a unit a batch of essays to correct

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Relevance

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as in group

a usually small number of persons considered as a unit send in the next batch of applicants

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batch

2 of 2

verb

as in to bunch

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Recent Examples of batch

Noun

The cosmic pileup left behind three new galaxies, each bereft of dark matter, each left to struggle to form a new batch of stars. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 With the new batch of episodes, Radial will distribute the title globally and with Content Partners will support a big digital push for the property’s vast library across numerous platforms. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Verb

Customers are asked to visit Cooluli's website to enter the model and batch numbers to determine whether their minifridge is included in the recall. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 Start with a tidy desk and a glass of water, then batch related tasks so your focus stays strong through the afternoon. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for batch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for batch

Noun

Genetic comparisons revealed that deep-sea viral communities in the region are almost entirely unique, with just 4 percent of their protein clusters matching global databases.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
The source was generally in good condition, but mold spots and dense clusters of small white specks required careful treatment.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of cluster

Noun

Already, multiple House Republicans; key GOP candidates; and two bipartisan groups of senators have pushed back on the move.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Our ambition is to bring together creative and operational talent within a group that stays human in scale.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of group

Verb

Combed off her forehead and bunched at the back of her head, there’s something so diplomatic about Keri Russell‘s signature hairdo.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The broken transmission of the Williams prevented it from being easily moved, so a full safety car was declared, bunching the pack up.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of bunch

Noun

Trine Dyrholm, Christian Slater, Dree Hemingway are set to star in Jesper Just’s Incidents of Intimacy, the second production in Zentropa’s new collection of Dogma25 pictures.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Kaeding also said the inspiration for the latest collection came from finding pieces in vintage stores and digging through bins.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of collection

Noun

Martelly’s registration under a new political grouping, Debloke, will place the council under heavy scrutiny.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
In a small farm context, that will be to a grouping of farmers that form a producer unit using the same practices in the same climate.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of grouping

Verb

The Heat had one final chance to come away with the victory, but Conwell air-balled a three-pointer as the final buzzer sounded.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Those guys came in and really stepped up, Dohnte, Mitch, Tanner (Hudson) and Mike and really Tee for a good part of the game, too, balled as well.

— Zak Keefer, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of ball

Noun

Because the plant itself doesn’t yield an essential oil, the fragrance is conjured by perfumers using an array of synthetic molecules.

— April Long, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026
Putting the array of evidence together represents the primary task ahead for James, the special prosecutor tasked with leading the investigation and considering whether to bring charges.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of array

Noun

Since 2017, Dulgarian has grown TAGABOW from its placid, solo origins into one of the decade’s most influential and inventive shoegaze bands; the proof is in Lotto, their bold and relentless breakout LP from last year.

— Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
George was headed for a modest, quiet patch of the Midwest, plus his big sister, Louise, who recently relocated to the small town of Benton, Illinois, was eager to drum up publicity for her brother’s band.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026