collecting

verb

Definition of collectingnext
present participle of collect
1
as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of applicants should collect their thoughts while waiting to be interviewed

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2
as in accumulating
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass dust has been collecting under my bed for years

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3
as in compiling
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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4
as in assembling
to bring together in one body or place she collects antique silverware

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5
as in gathering
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 Synonyms for collecting
  1. containing
  2. accumulating
  3. compiling
  4. assembling
  5. gathering
  6. composing
  7. converging
  8. garnering
Verb
  • Gunfire ensued when Ratliff came out of the vault with a sack containing money.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • American fans have the opportunity to purchase seven different CD variants, all containing collectible items such as photocards, posters, stickers and trading cards.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of containing
Verb
  • Since then, the 31-year-old has alternated wins and losses, accumulating a 3-4 record while fighting at 115 and 125 pounds.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • While Auberge resorts do not have a dedicated loyalty program for accumulating points, the Auberge collection resorts can be found on the American Express travel portal, and points can be used and maximized with their reward system.
    Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulating
Verb
  • Torres, a 24-year-old from Uruguay, made 113 starts in 123 appearances for the Lions across all competitions, compiling a club-record 47 goals and 25 assists.
    Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Sadler worked at Evergreen, Kevin Hughes worked compiling statistics for Cash Box.
    Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of compiling
Verb
  • Schwartz describes being purposeful in assembling his crew.
    Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In a bustling workshop in Bogotá, Colombia, James Downer is busy assembling e-bikes.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembling
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  • And while the couple themselves are still mum, people online have been gathering a lot of other clues.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Berry said the team is still gathering details on the injury.
    Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of gathering
Verb
  • Seriously, had our honorable horror maestro taken a terrible tumble while composing the latest Goosebumps book?
    Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Consider using two hands to steady the monocular or use surrounding objects like fences or walls to lean against while composing your image.
    Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of composing
Verb
  • In short, these converging trends point toward a future where connectivity is not just pervasive but also secure, efficient and environmentally conscious.
    Max Silber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Their collision at the Austrian GP, an inevitable result of their converging performance, was disappointing.
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of converging
Verb
  • The actress — who’s garnering Oscar buzz for her role in Netflix's Emilia Pérez — also talked about how her very first kiss ended up being on TV.
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • In each category, the images of the people with tattoos scored worse, with the images of women wearing tattoos garnering the lowest ratings.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of garnering
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