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as in library
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
his stamp collection has become quite valuable
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as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
a collection of lint underneath the dryer
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as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit
the historic village boasts an interesting collection of gift shops and antique stores
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Recent Examples of collection
Consider this: Garbage collection in your neighborhood is dependable, with a truck arriving every week for pickup with no interruptions.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
With a focus on symmetry and functionality, this capsule collection presents a playful take on getting dressed.
—Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Misty and Kasey have since asked the court permission to sell properties, including houses in Jeffersonville and Florida, and a barn where Jamey stored a car collection, as soon as possible.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
The denim brand is releasing a new six-piece collection on Thursday inspired by Dutch artist Rembrandt and his etching techniques, specifically his self-portrait on display at the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
With a focus on symmetry and functionality, this capsule collection presents a playful take on getting dressed.
—Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Misty and Kasey have since asked the court permission to sell properties, including houses in Jeffersonville and Florida, and a barn where Jamey stored a car collection, as soon as possible.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
The denim brand is releasing a new six-piece collection on Thursday inspired by Dutch artist Rembrandt and his etching techniques, specifically his self-portrait on display at the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collection
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In an effort to bring residents a new public space, Measure E proposes utilizing $290 million in bonds — a form of long-term borrowing authorized by the state to fund public improvements — for a new library near Sunnyvale City Hall.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Outside a library in Queen Creek, volunteers staffing tables for Harris and Trump were friendly with each other while gabbing with voters on their way to cast ballots.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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The researchers found that preventing F-actin accumulation, caused more autophagy in the brains of aged fruit flies.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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Latinos’ Economic Gains Through Homeownership Are Gains for All From an economic perspective, Latino wealth accumulation through homeownership is in the nation's best interest.Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Volvo has since adjusted its plans to only manufacture the first batch of EX30s in China and move all future production to Belgium, according to Car & Driver.Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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As polling stations open across the United States, the race for the White House is anyone's to win based on the final batch of national surveys.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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One fossil assemblage from the Yixian Formation preserved the remains of these species in mortal combat, frozen in mid-action.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Red Sea Week’s superyacht list was as impressive an assemblage as any single event, rivaling even the Monaco Yacht Show.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Divide and shape mixture into small (about ¾-inch) balls, forming 30 to 40 meatballs.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Combine egg mixture and milk mixture: Gradually whisk egg yolk mixture into remaining milk mixture in saucepan.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Apple’s 14-core M4 Pro CPU cluster was able to fend off the ZBook Fury’s 14th Gen Intel mobile workstation chip’s 24 cores.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Down clusters are three-dimensional spirals, not to be confused with feathers, which are flat, provide no loft, and poke through fabric.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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There’s a big crowd sipping on an assortment of cocktails from the open bar while watching the results come in.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
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It was comprised of a silken gown emblazoned with an assortment of gemstones in silver.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
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“Collection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collection. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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