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as in clusters
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 groupings
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 types
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 ranks
to arrange or assign according to type
you should first group the invertebrates by genus
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as in assembles
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 groups
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The company operates on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, using a network of intermediaries and vessels to move sanctioned crude, with proceeds helping fund the country’s military programs and regional proxy groups.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Now the drug is back in the spotlight, driven, in large part, by the lobbying of former Texas governor Rick Perry and veterans’ groups, some of whom see it as a tantalizing treatment for PTSD.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
The benefit was seen across different groups studied.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Details of a potential deal were shared with all three of the company's primary creditor groups, Huebner said.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Organizers said more than 700 volunteers and dozens of community groups are expected to take part, with the meatballs to be served at shelters.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
It was floated unsuccessfully in 2014 and resurfaced in 2019 following Ken Griffin’s record-setting apartment purchase but ultimately stalled amid pushback from industry groups, including the Real Estate Board of New York.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
The agreement calls for the Lebanese state to prevent Hezbollah and other armed groups from attacking Israel, as did the ceasefire agreement that halted the last Israel-Hezbollah war in November 2024.
—Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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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 company operates on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, using a network of intermediaries and vessels to move sanctioned crude, with proceeds helping fund the country’s military programs and regional proxy groups.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Now the drug is back in the spotlight, driven, in large part, by the lobbying of former Texas governor Rick Perry and veterans’ groups, some of whom see it as a tantalizing treatment for PTSD.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
The benefit was seen across different groups studied.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Details of a potential deal were shared with all three of the company's primary creditor groups, Huebner said.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Organizers said more than 700 volunteers and dozens of community groups are expected to take part, with the meatballs to be served at shelters.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
It was floated unsuccessfully in 2014 and resurfaced in 2019 following Ken Griffin’s record-setting apartment purchase but ultimately stalled amid pushback from industry groups, including the Real Estate Board of New York.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
The agreement calls for the Lebanese state to prevent Hezbollah and other armed groups from attacking Israel, as did the ceasefire agreement that halted the last Israel-Hezbollah war in November 2024.
—Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groups
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The fragrant white, pink, or purple flower clusters appear in spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Solar wind charge exchange had previously been considered interference or background noise interfering with astronomers' attempts to measure the density and temperature of plasma in distant galaxies and galaxy clusters.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Twenty of the panels were accumulators with the same design, so the students started with these, then worked through smaller groupings of panels.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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The change dropped recommendations that all babies should be protected against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, RSV, dengue and two types of bacterial meningitis.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the advisory side, Formation is looking to lend its expertise across multiple types of work—pre-transaction consulting, M&A execution, long-term portfolio strategy—primarily at the intersection of financial and sporting decisions.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Phillies fired Thomson as the team ranks last or in the bottom part of the league in several statistical categories, like run differential, ERA, batting average and OPS, largely with the same roster as the previous four seasons.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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While at Penn State, Trautwein, a former All-SEC performer for the Gators, recruited Miller out of Anna, Texas, as well as Hiller, who hails from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and ranks as the nation’s top interior line prospect.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Florida now awaits All-SEC small forward Thomas Haugh’s decision as coach Todd Golden assembles the 2026-27 roster.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Film at Lincoln Center, which hosts the fundraising event, annually assembles a colorful cast of past collaborators, maybe future ones, and admirers for this event, like last year pairing Dua Lipa and John Waters with Pedro Almodóvar.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Moore signs legislation in batches, and the bill on chicken houses was not included in his first batch earlier this month.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 42,644 students entering the program will receive their notices in batches from April 22 to April 24, according to the comptroller's office.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The project aims to launch a total of 11 satellites that will fly in low Earth orbit to test signals across various frequency bands in order to improve positioning and navigation.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other technical signals, such as the commodity channel index and Bollinger bands, also indicate that the stock's position is precarious.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Alex Brightman and Sara Chase landed in compete in the best performance by an actor and actress in a leading role in a musical categories respectively.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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To do this well, consider Gallup’s four primary categories underpinning engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Groups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groups. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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