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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
a battery of tests to determine the cause of the medical disorder
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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a battery of specialists worked on the problem until it was fixed
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Recent Examples of batteries
The megaproject, called the Edwards & Sanborn project, contains two million solar panels and 120,000 batteries, to store electricity until the sun goes down.
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Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The reasons are the development cycle for gas turbines is much longer than solar and batteries, and there is a logjam on orders for gas turbines, and because solar PV and batteries are cheaper and faster to install.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In South Australia, solar, wind and batteries supply about 75% of the state’s electricity, and the goal is 100% by 2027.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Tech companies already are moving toward nuclear energy, and wind and solar power combined with batteries for when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
As their name implies, direct current fast charging ports use direct current, rather than the alternating current from standard power outlets, to charge electric vehicle batteries to 80% within 20 minutes to an hour, according to the federal transportation department.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Energy efficiency is paramount, too, because the rover could be required to operate in darkness where there is no opportunity for a solar panel top-up of the vehicle’s batteries.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
He was also expected to meet with business leaders from several Chinese companies, many of which produce electric batteries or renewable energy technologies.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that his country would provide Ukraine with four IRIS-T short- to medium-range systems with missiles, as well as 30 missiles for use on Patriot batteries.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The reasons are the development cycle for gas turbines is much longer than solar and batteries, and there is a logjam on orders for gas turbines, and because solar PV and batteries are cheaper and faster to install.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In South Australia, solar, wind and batteries supply about 75% of the state’s electricity, and the goal is 100% by 2027.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Tech companies already are moving toward nuclear energy, and wind and solar power combined with batteries for when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
As their name implies, direct current fast charging ports use direct current, rather than the alternating current from standard power outlets, to charge electric vehicle batteries to 80% within 20 minutes to an hour, according to the federal transportation department.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Energy efficiency is paramount, too, because the rover could be required to operate in darkness where there is no opportunity for a solar panel top-up of the vehicle’s batteries.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
He was also expected to meet with business leaders from several Chinese companies, many of which produce electric batteries or renewable energy technologies.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that his country would provide Ukraine with four IRIS-T short- to medium-range systems with missiles, as well as 30 missiles for use on Patriot batteries.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for batteries
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Originating in Manhattan’s garment district, the brand combines a legacy of refined quality with modern technology to produce exclusive, handcrafted collections.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Pests can sometimes invade houseplant collections and cause issues, like yellow stippling on plant leaves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2024
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That statement is true when expanded to all genres, and not just the edgier end of the rock spectrum, as the superstars have moved more albums than most bands could ever dream of.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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That statement is true when expanded to all genres, and not just the edgier end of the rock spectrum, as the superstars have moved more albums than most bands could ever dream of.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Credit Saint Credit Restoration Highlights Credit Saint offers three packages for credit repair services and a 90-day money-back guarantee for services.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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In leisure destinations like Orlando, Las Vegas and Honolulu, hotels are tailoring packages for Indian weddings and multi-generational travel.—
Ronak D. Desai,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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There are concerns that these massive constellations increase the risk of space debris.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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There are now constellations of satellite beaming connectivity down to the Earth’s surface, connecting even the most remote areas.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
28 Dec. 2024
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Transaction reporting requirements created to combat money laundering go back to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) enacted in 1970 which required banks to report cash transactions over $10,000 as well as identify people conducting those transactions and maintain records of those financial transactions.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The area along the banks of Calf Creek, near modern-day Snowball, was settled by Native Americans dating back to the Late Archaic Period.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Batteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batteries. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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