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as in castes
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
a politician who appeals to people of every class
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as in types
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
a new class of wireless devices that could be used for Internet access as well as personal communication
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as in kinds
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
only a particular class of burglar would do that
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as in courses
a series of lectures on a subject
took a class on modern art
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as in groups
to arrange or assign according to type
I would class that suggestion as helpful, so let's make a note of it
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Recent Examples of classes
Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Currently, says Wiesner-Smillie, the center has 122 volunteers but looking to add another 25 weekly tutors for its ESL program and for classes that prepare men and women for their naturalization tests.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Don't care, with activities like marsh kayaking, ocean fishing, boat tours, and sweetgrass basket-weaving classes.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
There’s also an open-air gym, two pools, daily yoga classes, and a spa (my favorite way to stay still for an hour).
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
The school’s thousands of library volumes were all filed and indexed, but the portable library wasn’t scheduled to arrive until three weeks before classes started.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Later in life, Cherones returned to the University of Alabama to teach production classes from 2002 to 2014.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
This includes childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, and postpartum classes designed to help parents feel informed and confident.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
LeBlanc said the affected faculty members taught fewer classes than required by their contracts, and thus must reimburse the college.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The district at the time intended to use it mostly for course predictions, which involves guessing which classes a student will enroll in based on their previous coursework.
—Edsource, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
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Four Democratic-Farm-Labor Party lawmakers who chair state Senate education committees cited Minneapolis Public Schools canceling classes and extracurricular activities last week after federal agents reportedly clashed with students and staff during Roosevelt High School’s dismissal on Wednesday.
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Like the Wauwatosa location, the Mequon shop will be home to a classroom that can accommodate around 32 guests for entertainment, classes rentals and social gatherings, the business' owner, Orey Laev, told the Journal Sentinel in January.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for classes
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So, there’s no political parties, there’s no races, and there’s no religions, but there are these two groups that are almost like castes.—
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The Ramayana has hundreds of versions — across states, dialects, castes.—
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Don’t let the cream’s $8 price tag fool you; the anti-aging find tackles fine lines, wrinkles, and clogged pores, all while being gentle enough for all skin types.—
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While Stern, 68, has worked as an actor in multiple types of projects since the '70s, his last few have been on TV.—
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Feel free to conduct your own taste test to find the kinds that align with your palate.—
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Universal stars are also better for new beginnings of all kinds for 2026.—
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Over the 18 courses, diners will move from a welcome drink to a cold counter, for raw delicacies, to the hot counter, which will serve up dishes like tamal de mar, which includes Hokkaido uni, salsa verde de quelites, hoja santa chlorophyll, and jocoque.—
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The service was impeccable—our water glasses were always full and the timing of our courses was excellent.—
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This is not always the case, however, as rates, service quality, and coverage features often vary widely.—
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Participants were generally healthy in midlife, with low rates of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke, which may have influenced the positive outcomes.—
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The firm’s asset and wealth management division should also see gains as stock market levels remained buoyant in the quarter.—
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There is a famous image of a bireme, from a relief found at the Assyrian palace at Nineveh (in modern Iraq, near Mosul), that clearly illustrates the use of a decked warship with two levels of oars.—
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To monitor how the tax revenue is being spent, periodic audits for each of the three categories of uses will be required, with the first of those due in 2029.—
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Houston is ranked near the top of the league in most statistical categories for pass and rush defense.—
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Its relatively modest 26 prompts ask readers to expand their stacks into new genres.—
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Yahoo Media Group and The Nonfiction Hotlist have announced a partnership that will see Yahoo promote and distribute 20 short docs across a variety of genres to a global audience.—
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“Classes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classes. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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