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.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of aggregation
Using holographic imaging technology, scientists will also investigate particle aggregation to determine how the lake’s physical dynamics cause particles to clump together and sink, affecting water clarity.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
So far this year, shark aggregations have been popping up in Los Angeles County near Will Rogers State Beach and Santa Barbara, Lowe said.
—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
For environmentally conscious residents, competitive retail supply is often the most accessible pathway to purchasing electricity that goes beyond the minimum renewable content requirements set by municipal aggregation programs.
—
Michael Rombach,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
Farm programs provide governance at origin, but often don’t preserve identity beyond aggregation.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for aggregation
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
So far this year, shark aggregations have been popping up in Los Angeles County near Will Rogers State Beach and Santa Barbara, Lowe said.
—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
For environmentally conscious residents, competitive retail supply is often the most accessible pathway to purchasing electricity that goes beyond the minimum renewable content requirements set by municipal aggregation programs.
—
Michael Rombach,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
Farm programs provide governance at origin, but often don’t preserve identity beyond aggregation.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for aggregation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggregation
Noun
-
With Vox’s titles now joining PMC’s preexisting portfolio, Penske has formed the new subsidiary PMX, officially becoming the largest publisher in digital media with 25 titles in the aggregate.
-
Vox’s publishing properties Eater; The Verge; Pop Sugar; SB Nation; The Dodo; Punch, and Thrillist also will be part of PMX, bringing the total number of titles under the division to more than 25 in aggregate.
Noun
-
Three additional restaurants were cited for violations including heavy grease accumulation, missing handwashing signs and an ice machine leak.
-
Daily life feels less focused on material accumulation and more focused on relationships.
Noun
-
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
-
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
Noun
-
Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.
-
Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape.
Noun
-
Potential profits have encouraged traffickers to ship massive amounts of illicit drugs to both countries, often across the Pacific Ocean from South America via the Pacific Islands, a loose cluster of thousands of islands and atolls.
-
NielsenIQ data shows that Hispanic consumers tend to be driven by brand trust, family influence and cultural identity—in ways that never surface in behavioral clusters.
Noun
-
Some groups have pushed the council to prioritize a cleaner energy source for Naperville’s future while others have argued that leaving IMEA will cost rate payers in the long run.
-
Joe Prince-Wright shares his takeaways from France's defeat of Norway to wrap up the group stage and what to expect from each team in the knockout rounds.
Noun
-
Our editors love this multi-styling tool, which dries hair quickly and creates a variety of styles, from fluffy curls to sleek straight tresses.
-
Chocolate chips are calorie-dense, with roughly 70 calories in a small handful of about one tablespoon, says Young, depending on the brand and variety.
Cite this Entry
“Aggregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggregation. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
