subgroup

noun

Definition of subgroupnext
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Recent Examples of subgroup 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 The first subgroup that got the lowest dose was followed for 18 months, while the subgroup that got the highest dose was followed for just three months so far. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026 Nagatitan belonged to a subgroup of sauropods that possessed bones with lots of internal air sacs and thin walls, traits that lightened their skeletons. — Reuters, NBC news, 15 May 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 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
  • The judge later ruled in late 2024 that the two sections were unconstitutional.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The goddess Gayatri, a divine manifestation of the Gayatri mantra, is described in the Mahanarayana Upanishad as having five heads, along with three feet, six abdominal sections, and 24 syllables.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 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
  • Ron Berst, who lives in the nearby Gibbs Cove subdivision, was the only speaker during the public comments part of the rezoning discussion.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Local historian April Halberstadt believes the station was situated there to help serve East San Jose, which had been annexed in 1911, and the new subdivision of Naglee Park.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 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
  • Sorry to sit on the fence but both of them… There was little to like about a stale, out-of-sorts Manchester United facing a side with not a single fearsome attacker.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • No matter your hurry, overloading your washing machine will produce a headache of a different sort (and might even cost you more money).
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • Long-grain varieties like basmati and jasmine rice benefit the most, since toasting helps keep the grains separate and boosts their natural nutty flavor.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Le Butter Shop, billed as Paris’ first boutique devoted entirely to butter, opened last month a short walk from the Eiffel Tower — with 30 varieties from small family producers in Brittany, the Loire Valley and northern France.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • El-Sayed dismissed a potential fundraising gap in the race, which could occur if donors were pushed towards Rogers or if outside groups like AIPAC intervened on Rogers’ behalf.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Only one person in this friend group is knowingly connected to a violent cult, so are we supposed to view him as a potential suspect?
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of group
Noun
  • Moving between Paris and Belo Horizonte, the film explores grief, migration, Black identity and the invisible ties connecting women across generations.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And, there are lots of studies out there that show many in my generation have stopped believing in the promise of the American Dream.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of generation

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“Subgroup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subgroup. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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