as in aggregate
a number of parts or individuals gathered or considered together
Large aggregations of whales can be spotted here at this time of year. The team based their conclusions on an aggregation of data from various sources.
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Recent Examples of aggregation
Early hypotheses ranged from mating aggregations to navigational waypoints.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The three-year starter at Coastal Carolina and then two-year starter for the Tar Heels has a wide range of projections — from Round 4 to Round 7, according to an aggregation of mock drafts provided by Mock Draft Database.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
The South African region used to be among the largest white shark aggregation sites in the world.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
And how might interannual oceanographic variability influence these aggregations?
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The three-year starter at Coastal Carolina and then two-year starter for the Tar Heels has a wide range of projections — from Round 4 to Round 7, according to an aggregation of mock drafts provided by Mock Draft Database.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
The South African region used to be among the largest white shark aggregation sites in the world.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
And how might interannual oceanographic variability influence these aggregations?
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggregation
Noun
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But maybe the right combination of signings could hope to replace Kane in the aggregate.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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This aggregate does not include a poll released on May 9 by the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, which reflects a disapproval rating of 51.1% for the second-term president.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Having cash set aside can help prevent the accumulation of high-cost debt or the need to prematurely raid retirement accounts in the face of income disruptions, rising expenses or other unexpected costs, McBride said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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And in people with AD, aerobic exercise has been shown to increase brain function by reducing the accumulation of tau proteins and amyloid plaques (a sign of dementia).—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
12 May 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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Treat them well, and these versatile groupings will dazzle all season long.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The presentation of the female artist of the year trophy had an Oscars-style assemblage of previous winners forming a lineup to heap praise on this year’s nominees, something that was not afforded the menfolk in the equivalent gender category.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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These are richly imagined characters rather than assemblages of traits correlating with plot as if in a showrunner’s bible.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This fungus cluster also generated airborne spores, infecting the soldiers.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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While red, inflamed skin was often seen as the norm, my flares—ranging from deep brown or purplish dry patches to clusters of tiny, itchy bumps—looked more like a disease to be feared and ashamed of rather than understood and treated.—
Raelle Kennedy,
Health,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Fetterman voted for several of President Donald Trump’s nominees, like Attorney General Pam Bondi, and has been a fervent supporter of Israel in its war in Gaza against the terrorist group Hamas.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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If there is space, the group may welcome back a few former students with an alternate project.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Its adaptable, low-profile design fits into a variety of spaces without the bulk of traditional units.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The commission currently helps cover rent for around 17,000 households through a variety of programs, all of which are federally funded.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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“Aggregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggregation. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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