1
as in libraries
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 accumulations
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 clusters
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 collections
Most of the Art Institute’s antiquities, silver objects, and musical instrument collections were still in storage, but the trustees had placed statuary, paintings, and other items in the halls.
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Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Samples from the voyage have been shared around the country, held in collections including at the CSIRO, the Australian Museum and state museums — ensuring these deep-sea discoveries are preserved for scientists and curious minds alike.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
In response to this demand, Kahveci said Orta is actively developing fabric solutions that align with these expectations and support more functional, seasonally relevant collections.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Samples from the voyage have been shared around the country, held in collections including at the CSIRO, the Australian Museum and state museums.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The $254 million project costs include $20 million for the museum's endowment and $20 million to move the collections.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Whether your style leans classic and traditional, modern with a touch of boho, or very industrial, the Brookbury, Marlow, and Ezra outdoor furniture collections from our Walmart line offer plenty of upscale options at affordable prices to make your backyard your favorite place to be.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Moreover, this image isn’t a void or hole at all, but a cloud of light-blocking neutral gas, made simply of plain old collections of atoms.
—Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
With many of these debut collections available, the season’s standout pieces are making their way into carts—from prized accessories (new Bottega bags and Balenciaga shoes) to chic ready-to-wear (think statement dresses from Proenza Schouler and Celine jeans).
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Samples from the voyage have been shared around the country, held in collections including at the CSIRO, the Australian Museum and state museums — ensuring these deep-sea discoveries are preserved for scientists and curious minds alike.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
In response to this demand, Kahveci said Orta is actively developing fabric solutions that align with these expectations and support more functional, seasonally relevant collections.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Samples from the voyage have been shared around the country, held in collections including at the CSIRO, the Australian Museum and state museums.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The $254 million project costs include $20 million for the museum's endowment and $20 million to move the collections.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Whether your style leans classic and traditional, modern with a touch of boho, or very industrial, the Brookbury, Marlow, and Ezra outdoor furniture collections from our Walmart line offer plenty of upscale options at affordable prices to make your backyard your favorite place to be.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Moreover, this image isn’t a void or hole at all, but a cloud of light-blocking neutral gas, made simply of plain old collections of atoms.
—Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
With many of these debut collections available, the season’s standout pieces are making their way into carts—from prized accessories (new Bottega bags and Balenciaga shoes) to chic ready-to-wear (think statement dresses from Proenza Schouler and Celine jeans).
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collections
Noun
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Sacramento County public libraries will be closed on Sunday.—
Don Sweeney
April 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Boasting the complete libraries of MCU and Star Wars are undoubted attributes, but continually giving viewers new episodes of both in the same small stretch of time is an undeniable flex.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for parts of western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and the West Virginia panhandle, saying that parts of the area could see snow accumulations between one and three inches along with gusting winds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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If a dipstick test is positive, further lab tests to measure daily protein accumulations in urine can assess possible kidney damage and guide the next steps in the diagnosis.—
Charles Schmidt,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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This leads to a network of galaxies, galaxy groups, galaxy clusters, and large-scale filaments of structure, with enormous cosmic voids between them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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The project is designed to meet surging demand for the heavy-lift rockets needed to put clusters of satellites into orbit.—
Jim Wyss,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
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Though many were faded and dusty, the assemblages nevertheless crackled with an almost urgent vibrancy, beckoning the viewer closer.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Mar. 2026
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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The goal is to design, manufacture, and test a prototype thruster capable of stable operation with Earth’s atmospheric gases (N₂/O₂ mixtures), achieving at least 50% electrical efficiency and a minimum specific impulse of 4200 s.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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The move by the Environmental Protection Agency will allow retailers to sell less expensive formulations of gasoline, including mixtures that include 15% ethanol — known as E15 — that typically are not permitted during warmer months.—
Brianne Pfannenstiel,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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Initially, tickets started at $60 and could be as much as $6,730 — though those increased in subsequent batches.—
Maya Davis,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The website also claims that all of Sorce’s perfumes are formulated in small batches in Charlotte and then hand bottled.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Sale hadn’t slowed a bit, looking like his prime self despite piles of injuries and the reality that few in their late 30s maintain high-level performance.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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State police later searched the area near the steel bridge and found among the piles of wood chips an envelope bearing the victim’s name, pieces of bone and tissue, a human fingernail and crowns to the victim’s teeth, prosecutors said.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Collections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collections. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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