as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation
stayed calm and collected while she was in the MRI unit
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as in contained
to gain emotional or mental control of
applicants should collect their thoughts while waiting to be interviewed
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as in accumulated
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
dust has been collecting under my bed for years
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as in compiled
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 assembled
to bring together in one body or place
she collects antique silverware
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as in gathered
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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Recent Examples of collected
David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
The collected cans are recycled locally, where they’re traded in for market rate for the scrap aluminum.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
This enabled them to attach four wires to the sides of that cylinder in order to connect all the components: sensors, microcontroller, bluetooth modules, digital memory, battery, and an optical communication system that can send collected data wirelessly to a cell phone.
—Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Also, finding one-of-a-kind art at the thrift is a great way to give a personal, collected look to your space.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
McKay, whose work is known for comfortable, collected environments, instinctively picked up on that direction and ran with it.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
The collected cans are recycled locally, where they’re traded in for market rate for the scrap aluminum.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
This enabled them to attach four wires to the sides of that cylinder in order to connect all the components: sensors, microcontroller, bluetooth modules, digital memory, battery, and an optical communication system that can send collected data wirelessly to a cell phone.
—Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Also, finding one-of-a-kind art at the thrift is a great way to give a personal, collected look to your space.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collected
Adjective
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For example, research at the Ivey Business School reveals that temperance (being calm, composed, patient, prudent, and self-controlled) is one of the weakest character dimensions for many people.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Accepting the results with a composed yet sobering tone, Shyne acknowledged the democracy.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some of the genetic samples from the patient contained gene mutations that might help H5N1 infect people more easily.—
Sheryl Gay Stolberg,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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The tea bags studied by the Barcelona scientists contained polypropylene, cellulose and nylon, but there are many tea bags in stores which are plastic free.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The killings, prosecutors said, stemmed from a drug debt Escobedo accumulated from a cocaine trafficking operation.—
Darlene Superville,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Through 11 games, Brown has accumulated 56 catches for 946 yards and five touchdowns.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Our experts have compiled a list of the seven best online casinos in the USA, highlighting those known for their generous bonuses, extensive game selection, impressive cash out times, and much more.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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There are a number of terms that appear in both this article and other online discussions of the Spelling Bee; a glossary of those terms compiled by Monicat, a Times reader, can be found below.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.—
Hilary Shenfeld,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Once again, Schur has assembled a stellar cast of diverse characters, with crisp, whip-smart writing.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In a cruel irony, revelers had gathered to welcome a new beginning.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
4 Jan. 2025
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Those gathered were to pause for a moment of silence.—
Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon,
New York Times,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For example, research at the Ivey Business School reveals that temperance (being calm, composed, patient, prudent, and self-controlled) is one of the weakest character dimensions for many people.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Once water has been introduced, provide the dog with treats and praise while bathing them, and remain calm and confident.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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In the clip, which has amassed more than 1 million views since Clement posted it this week, her brother can be seen wearing a fake mustache, sun glasses and a hat.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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The owner placed the camera on the ground and stepped back to the open space in the living room in the December 20 clip, which has amassed nearly 7 million views.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Collected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collected. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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