1
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
Last month, Mayor Mamdani announced the collection of $9 million in idling fines from Amazon, almost all based on videos sent by ordinary New Yorkers.
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Chris Hartmann, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Drake Father's Day collection in New York City on June 11.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
At the same time, Michel Reybier Hospitality Group was looking to expand La Réserve collection internationally, with Italy among its top priorities.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Just in time for the 2026 World Cup, 4AD has collaborated with New York brand Full Kit on a collection of football jerseys inspired by the label’s classic releases.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 28 May 2026
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Chris Hartmann, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Drake Father's Day collection in New York City on June 11.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
At the same time, Michel Reybier Hospitality Group was looking to expand La Réserve collection internationally, with Italy among its top priorities.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Just in time for the 2026 World Cup, 4AD has collaborated with New York brand Full Kit on a collection of football jerseys inspired by the label’s classic releases.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collection
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JioHotstar serves more than 500 million monthly average users and carries a library of over 300,000 hours of programming across 19 languages.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Suburban library and school district officials laid into Cook County leaders yesterday over the fact last year’s late property tax bills cost them millions of dollars, with another lengthy delay looming this year.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The brain disorder is caused by the accumulation of excessive cerebrospinal fluid in the brain’s ventricles, leading to a range of cognitive and physical problems, particularly issues with gait, coordination, and bladder control.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
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For most, the cause of bad breath is gum disease or an accumulation of bad bacteria in the mouth.—
Betsy Andrews,
Saveur,
17 July 2025
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As part of the investigation, the committee has released multiple batches of documents related to the files, many of which were obtained from the committee’s subpoena to Epstein’s estate.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
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That number has fluctuated from a high of 115,000 in May to a low of about 16,000 on the day before this column was published, ebbing and flowing as tickets were purchased, new batches were released and FIFA (maybe) pulled back others.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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In fact, surfacing a blowup from the mathematical depths might demand an innate feeling for how the equations should come together—that is, an understanding of fluids too squishy to embed in any current AI’s vast assemblage of numbers.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The gathering happened on the same day Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani released a public service announcement explaining citizens' rights when confronted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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For Dennis Fipps, a 26-year Navy veteran who performed the two-bell ceremony during the event, gatherings like this can help show how history is relevant today.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Dec. 2025
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Yarrow Don’t let the delicate appearance of the tiny flower clusters that characterize yarrow fool you—this is one hardy perennial.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Supercells, which are rotating thunderstorms, could form first, then merge into larger clusters or storm complexes, the National Weather Service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Each sister influenced a different section of the assortment, which Quay developed to reflect their individual styles while still reading as one family offering.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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Looking ahead Beyond the fidgets that make up the majority of their inventory, Victoria Essie Studio still sells an assortment of earrings and homewares like trinket dishes and coasters.—
Jennifer Liu
Valentina Duarte,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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Pat the squash dry and add it to the bowl with the pepper-corn mixture.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Removing Stains From Your Refrigerator For stains and buildup that don’t wipe away easily, combine a mixture of equal parts vinegar and baking soda to create a paste.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Collection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collection. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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