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as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
dust has been collecting under my bed for years
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as in to compile
to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list
collected the author's early short stories, which were originally published in several obscure sci-fi magazines
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as in to gather
to bring together in one body or place
she collects antique silverware
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as in to meet
to come together into one body or place
a crowd collected at the beach as the sun slowly set over the horizon
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as in invocation
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Recent Examples of collect
Paul Kiefer, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
But so many works collected here — 70 in total — burst with color and lively techniques such as combining prints with hand painting.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
Jonathan Zrake, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
As the evening air pulls downward, scent collects and pools in the lowest points of the landscape.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Verb
But county governments also collect income taxes, and a tax break for lower-income Marylanders would deal a blow to some counties’ budgets.
—Paul Kiefer, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
But so many works collected here — 70 in total — burst with color and lively techniques such as combining prints with hand painting.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
Our models suggested that sometimes when the black holes pull in gas, dense clumps of gas collect around the outside of the hole.
—Jonathan Zrake, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
As the evening air pulls downward, scent collects and pools in the lowest points of the landscape.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collect
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Victim engagement: The sting is complete when, by using Microsoft’s billing emails that contain the organization name and fake support contact numbers, victims are urged to immediately contact what is purporting to be a critical support lifeline.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Another, the Jacked Up sandwich, contains jalapenos, cheese, bacon and sauces.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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Choose your lane wisely: Stick to the middle lanes on multi-lane roads to minimize the risk of hydroplaning, as water tends to accumulate in outer lanes.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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Gimenez won Gold Glove each of the last three seasons while accumulating 16.7 bWAR in that span.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The archdiocesan website will compile a list of links for live stream masses.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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To evaluate the best places to retire in the Northeast, the team at Investopedia compiled exclusive data for Travel + Leisure focused on cost of living for two adults, housing, transportation, health care, and taxes, as well as access to arts, culture, major airports, and more.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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That will give the company enough satellites to gather data from around the world every 40 to 60 minutes, Elkabetz said, enabling timely updates to its weather forecasting AI.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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This context, along with the documentation her lawyer gathered, which included interviews with her siblings showing how her imprisonment had impacted them, was enough for a judge to grant her release from prison.—
Nathaly Triana,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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San Diego college basketball teams are meeting the moment and making history.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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Shower steamers are a safe way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy, in part because essential oils should always be diluted before use, which happens when the dissolving tablet meets the water and infuses into the steam.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Boasberg, an appointee of President Obama confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate, issued a temporary restraining order on Saturday against Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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Lawyers representing nearly 300 Venezuelans deported under President Donald Trump’s invocation of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act say deportation flights may have come after a judge ordered the removals halted.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Anadol’s ‘Living Architecture’ installation is accompanied by a custom soundscape composed by Anadol’s longtime collaborator, Kerim Karaoglu which integrates sound recordings made in the museum and enhances the sensory immersion of the installation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The two-tone Schiaparelli gown is composed of a white maxi dress with sculptural halter straps that accentuate its deep V neckline and a dark blue raw denim corset.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The 151-foot statue was assembled in France by 1884 and presented to the U.S. minister to France that same year.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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This film is shaping up to be one of the biggest productions in Philippine cinema, with one of the largest casts ever assembled.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Collect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collect. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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