subgroup

noun

Definition of subgroupnext
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Recent Examples of subgroup And yet, its adversaries have long sorted themselves into mutually hostile subgroups. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026 However, our academic data shows there is an opportunity gap amongst our students within specific subgroups in our district. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 But the company plans to advance the drug into late-stage testing, focusing on a growing subgroup of patients, STAT tells us. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 5 May 2026 Eli was born in 1979 and raised in rural Ohio as part of Andy Weaver Amish, a conservative subgroup of Old Order Amish. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for subgroup
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subgroup
  1. section
  2. subspecies
  3. subdivision
  4. subclass
  5. sort
  6. variety
  7. group
  8. generation
Noun
  • As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of section
Noun
  • Several zebra species and giraffe subspecies are native to Kenya.
    — Michelle Watson and Zoe Sottile, CNN, 18 Dec. 2022
  • Today, it is estimated there are more than 1 million of all subspecies flying across North America and eastern Siberia.
    — Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2022
Definition of subspecies
Noun
  • The eastern flank of the fire also made a significant push north, but fire crews were able to protect the Glade Ranch subdivision and Benchmark Lookout, Cook said.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026
  • Superior Court Judge Alex Manning issued the order June 15 prohibiting the county’s top administrator from getting close to Amit Mehrotra, a neighbor in the Ellard subdivision in Roswell, and from harassing or intimidating Mehrotra or his family.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of subdivision
Noun
  • In addition, subclasses of biomolecules have even more specializations in their structures and functions.
    — Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
  • There is also a separate subclass for California users pursuing additional claims.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of subclass
Noun
  • To be sure, some economists said the June numbers seem out of sort.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • He is not allowed to access weapons of any sort or contact the remaining victim.
    — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • Prosecutors accused the group of transporting unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 13 from Juárez, Mexico, into the United States.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
    — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of group
Noun
  • Yet emissions still rose because electricity demand increased and coal generation rebounded.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Delaying much beyond that risks the continuity that has sustained collider physics for generations.
    — Florencia Canelli, Scientific American, 1 July 2026
Definition of generation

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