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as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
that bunch goes out to lunch together every Friday
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as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit
bought a bunch of grapes
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a small bunch of people were sent to clean up the place
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as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
a bunch in the blanket
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as in dozen
a considerable amount
I have a bunch of thoughts on the matter, so grab a notepad
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as in to poke
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the dress bunches a bit at the waist
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as in to crowd
to gather into a closely packed group
the slow service caused the customers at the pick-up counter to bunch up
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Recent Examples of bunch
Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Under the hood of generative AI, there is a whole bunch of statistical and probabilistic estimations going on, see my detailed explanation at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Sep. 2024
On one end, the sea cucumber’s tentacles appear to be bunched together, almost like a broom.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 9 July 2024
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Noun
Add to this the fact that watchmakers are a very competitive bunch who always try to outdo each other and this makes complicating things even more interesting.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Under the hood of generative AI, there is a whole bunch of statistical and probabilistic estimations going on, see my detailed explanation at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
When the water recedes, what’s left behind are piles of cars bunched up into each other by the force.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Sep. 2024
On one end, the sea cucumber’s tentacles appear to be bunched together, almost like a broom.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 9 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunch
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While there is interest in them, especially from a younger crowd, their cost and durability are significant concerns.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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These parties attracted a crowd, and the group used them as an opportunity to finetune their cooking skills.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The California Department of Public Health warned consumers not to drink the raw milk and asked retailers to remove the affected batch from their shelves.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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The latest batch of Walmart's 2024 Black Friday deals is bursting with rollbacks.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Just extending the expiring tax cuts would drive up deficits by $4.6 trillion over 10 years, and all of Trump’s campaign plans would add much as $7.75 trillion, according to estimates by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan fiscal watchdog group.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various legal proceedings, including a complaint filed by environmental groups challenging lease extensions for the Santa Ynez Unit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Europe, having projected its power outward for centuries, is becoming a theater for the projection of non-European power.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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Complete unofficial results are not expected until Wednesday morning at the earliest, but the Free Press expects to be able to declare some winners through partial unofficial results, based on projections made by the Associated Press.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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More than a dozen Santa Clara alumni and other community leaders served as Opus Prize jurors, and 16 SCU students, faculty and staff members were ambassadors who joined on site visits to the prize finalists.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Shakira, Bad Bunny, Anitta and Karol G are among the more than two dozen artists nominated for the biggest awards of the night — record of the year, album of the year and song of the year.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Cover up on the top half and let transparent details poke out from underneath.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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The late-night host also poked fun at a photo of Trump, Elon Musk, RFK Jr., Donald Trump Jr. and House Speaker Mike Johnson eating McDonald’s on his private plane after attending the UFC 309 event on Saturday.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Meerkats' cooperation efforts include huddling together for warmth and standing to serve as a safety lookout for the group.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Tongue tingling acidity and huddled tannins that keep this flavor matrix intact.Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Hyundai Santa Fe: Hyundai’s top-selling SUV breaks from the pack with standout looks, upscale interior design and materials and competitive pricing.Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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Seeing Murray use hot packs to keep the knees and ankles warm at halftime helped inspire Braun to use them.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Bunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunch. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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