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noun

Definition of groupsnext
plural of group
1
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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2
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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3
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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groups

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verb

present tense third-person singular of group
1
as in ranks
to arrange or assign according to type you should first group the invertebrates by genus

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2
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 Synonyms for groups
  1. assembles
  2. classifies
  3. gathers
  4. bands
  5. collections
  6. accumulates
  7. distinguishes
  8. constellations
Verb
  • One produces ultra-low carbon fuels, made from waste carbon dioxide and renewable power; another assembles carbon removal credits.
    Ted Reed, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The firm produces and assembles Apple products, including about two out of every three iPhones.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of assembles
Verb
  • The Environmental Protection Agency actually classifies capsaicin as a biochemical pesticide and animal repellant.
    Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The law classifies international surrogacy as a universal crime, putting it on par with serious offenses such as terrorism.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of classifies
Verb
  • OnX gathers that data and builds layers of graphics that show exactly where app users should avoid and displays it on a phone or tablet on the onX Backcountry, onX Offroad, and onX Hunt apps.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Semiconductor content is expected to grow steadily in the coming years in the industrial sector, as automation of productions gathers pace and labor costs continue to rise.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of gathers
Noun
  • That passion and fire that the ’80s bands had from ’80 to ’88 to ’89 started to dwindle.
    Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
  • That passion and fire that the ’80s bands had from ’80 to ’88 to ’89 started to dwindle.
    Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of bands
Noun
  • While many of Blue Jeans Go Green’s partners operate take-back programs in stores, Zappos offers mail-in collections, using its existing alliance with UPS for return labels and shipping.
    Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • On the accessories side, the bucket hat shows no signs of being booted to the curb for summer, with the shape being seen in most collections.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of collections
Verb
  • Situated some 3,000 light-years away from Earth, the Blaze Star is a binary system in which a white dwarf, the core remains of a dying star, accumulates material from its neighboring red giant star.
    Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Daily, year-round use of SPF is key, Lee says, especially since the risk of skin cancer increases with age as UV damage accumulates.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of accumulates
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  • Stover’s dedication to offering an all-encompassing approach to artist management distinguishes MTS from its competitors.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Artisan distinguishes itself by effectively addressing app sprawl.
    Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of distinguishes
Noun
  • Need help finding stars, planets and constellations?
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Our current constellations will go all wobbly in the sky and then vanish.
    Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of constellations
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