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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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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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
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The set up sees real-life households – families and friend groups – move in side-by-side to compete in challenges in a constructed cul-de-sac, while simultaneously trying make frenemies with those next door.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Our cybersecurity names, Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike , got unfairly grouped into the sell-off, but each managed to gain around 6% on the week.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This renovated historic home was designed by Samuel Masters and features six bedrooms with four full bathrooms; ideal for groups and families.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The set up sees real-life households – families and friend groups – move in side-by-side to compete in challenges in a constructed cul-de-sac, while simultaneously trying make frenemies with those next door.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
While a single candle will not eliminate every insect, grouping a few around seating areas creates a more noticeable effect.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Our cybersecurity names, Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike , got unfairly grouped into the sell-off, but each managed to gain around 6% on the week.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for group
Noun
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Now, research strengthens an alternative theory that attributes the cooling to a violent cluster of volcanic eruptions.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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When two galaxy clusters collide, the normal matter inside — mostly in the form of gas — would interact, experience friction, heat up, and emit X-rays.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The student center features comfortable leather furniture – easier to clean up spills – arranged in groupings so students could chat with each other, perhaps study together, perhaps even just take a nap.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was charged with battery and burglary of an unoccupied dwelling in September 2023, and with battery that May — both classified in court records as misdemeanors.—
Claudia Lauer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The species is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, a classification that reflects both the remaining threats facing the animals and the significant progress conservation efforts have made.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the process, however, one of the big distinguishing aspects of TV – the large audiences who once assembled to watch dramas, sitcoms and reality shows – has eroded.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Horned Frogs don’t have a player committed this offseason with that type of notoriety, but head coach Mark Campbell has still been able to assemble one of the top transfer portal classes.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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The committee does not explain the reasoning behinds its rulings – the season’s fourth and final batch of rulings were made today – but despite her prominence in the revival’s marketing campaign her role as the wife of Nathan Lane’s Willy Loman apparently was deemed a supporting character.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Make a batch of beans during a weekly meal prep to enjoy them all week.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Buy a bunch and bring them to share.—
Connie Ogle
April 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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There is a tedium, however, to scrolling through a bunch of stuff that isn’t real, that maybe isn’t even pretending to be real, all for the sake of lying for no reason.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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The first-of-its-kind arrangement marks a tectonic shift for Florida’s largest school district, where charter schools have operated in their own facilities rather than district property.—
Garrett Shanley,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The shop leans into dense, old-school ice cream — the kind that comes out of the freezer firm and packed with flavor.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His athletic metrics rank among some of the best in recent years.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dugger was ranked as the 365th-best overall prospect by ESPN and was tabbed as the 25th-best linebacker in a New York Times special draft section.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/group. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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