as in aggregate
a number of parts or individuals gathered or considered together
Large aggregations of whales can be spotted here at this time of year. The team based their conclusions on an aggregation of data from various sources.
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Recent Examples of aggregation
This aggregation masks the skill differentials between the best and worst performers.
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Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Indeed, an aggregation of the most rigorous of these studies indicates that China’s GDP is now overstated by around a third, which means the country’s GDP is only around half the size of that of the United States.
—Stephen G. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
According to a new aggregation of YouGov polls conducted between Jan. 19 and Feb. 25, public opinion on these policies tends to skew more negative than positive.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Ginger may also support healthy blood flow by reducing platelet aggregation (the clumping of blood cells that can constrict blood flow, leading to blood clots).
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
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Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Indeed, an aggregation of the most rigorous of these studies indicates that China’s GDP is now overstated by around a third, which means the country’s GDP is only around half the size of that of the United States.
—Stephen G. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
According to a new aggregation of YouGov polls conducted between Jan. 19 and Feb. 25, public opinion on these policies tends to skew more negative than positive.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Ginger may also support healthy blood flow by reducing platelet aggregation (the clumping of blood cells that can constrict blood flow, leading to blood clots).
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggregation
Noun
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But nobody lives in the aggregate, and there is evidence of rising financial strain for a meaningful slice of the population.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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But there is also some kind of power in the aggregate.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Instead, existing plaque levels seemed to be a better predictor of future plaque accumulation.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This visceral fat is strongly linked to insulin resistance, inflammation, and a higher risk of fat accumulation in the liver.1 If a postmenopausal woman doesn’t experience overweight or metabolic syndrome, would her changing hormones still put her at greater risk for MASLD?—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Often these puzzling areas create room for vignettes, an expressive grouping — of candles, plants or photos in a nook intended for deep conversations.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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The result is an assemblage of sorts where blue-footed boobies, coral reefs and even bat guano play a leading role, illustrating the ways nonhuman actors and their attendant ecologies have survived human predation.—
Elizabeth Rush,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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What made sense for Scholl was assemblage, putting everyday items together to create something new.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Amyloid plaques play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s when small clusters gather at synapses in the brain and interfere with the nerve cells’ ability to communicate.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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There was another notable cluster in 2012 in people staying in tent cabins in Yosemite.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to a previous concert poster, the rock group was scheduled to co-headline the festival's opening day with Def Leppard.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Guests can feast like a Viking and enjoy a savory menu featuring a variety of meats, fish, sandwiches and more, along with a collection of meads and ciders.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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There are single or double-breasted jackets with wide or narrow lapels and fancy buttons, and white shirts in a variety of styles.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Aggregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggregation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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