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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2
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
At the Monod family residence in Paris, Godard’s grandfather kept his collection of first, private, and rare editions of Valéry’s books, which Godard began to steal, selling them for cash at Paris book stalls.
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Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
If passed, Georgia would become the third state to target immigrants specifically for DNA collection, following Florida’s 2023 law and Oklahoma’s 2009 statute.
—Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Devin Wilde brings a sculptor’s instinct to the humble vase, and the result—realized in partnership with Design Within Reach—is a collection of vessels that earn their place on a shelf with or without flowers.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Set in the family house in Brigantine, New Jersey, Yalkin’s book is a collection of black and white photographs that capture domestic spaces and what remains of the life once lived there.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
If passed, Georgia would become the third state to target immigrants specifically for DNA collection, following Florida’s 2023 law and Oklahoma’s 2009 statute.
—Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Devin Wilde brings a sculptor’s instinct to the humble vase, and the result—realized in partnership with Design Within Reach—is a collection of vessels that earn their place on a shelf with or without flowers.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Set in the family house in Brigantine, New Jersey, Yalkin’s book is a collection of black and white photographs that capture domestic spaces and what remains of the life once lived there.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collection
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The multiphase major renovation project has modernized the library’s 19,200-square-foot children’s area, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The separate library fund, with revenues exceeding expenditures by $933,800, transferred $700,000 for future maintenance and capital improvements and contributed $116,900 each for meeting unfunded pension and post-employment benefits liabilities.—
Jim Drummond,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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For the second time in less than a week, Luka Doncic faces a one-game suspension because of technical foul accumulation.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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During this critical supply-accumulation phase, my primary focus as an engineer shifts to monitoring the tank top — the absolute maximum safe operating capacity of a storage hub.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Now the west coast will be the beneficiary of that, as Dylan has added a fresh string of dates to his itinerary that include a batch of shows in California.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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With city officials arguing that a petition process would not be possible under the city charter, Holland declined to certify the first batch of signatures.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 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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There was the usual assemblage of male and female Anna’s and just a couple of the Allen’s darting out occasionally from the sanctuary of the nearby tree to drink nectar from the hanging feeders.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The alert said the Los Angeles Police Department had declared the unlawful gathering along Alameda Street between Aliso Street and Temple Street.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The gathering of conservatives from across the world is being held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 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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This assortment also includes a large selection of earrings, bracelets, anklets, rings, hair tie sets, keychains and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The first release of an eight-album series in which American composer and pianist Michael Harrison collaborates with a global assortment of artists combining Eastern and Western musical traditions.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Morton kosher salt, and ¼ cup heavy cream in a large bowl until pudding mix is dissolved and mixture is smooth.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The mixture was made from simple ingredients such as coconut oil, cocoa powder, sunflower oil, zinc, and thanaka tree bark.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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