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
Used for coding, data aggregation, and process automation.
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Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
But what such a vision forgets is that democracy is not merely the aggregation of preferences.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
The Clean Energy Alliance is one of 25 community choice aggregation, or CCA, entities that have sprung up across California in recent years that purchase power for their respective municipalities.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Dragon’s blood appears to help inhibit abnormal blood clot formation by influencing platelet aggregation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
But what such a vision forgets is that democracy is not merely the aggregation of preferences.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
The Clean Energy Alliance is one of 25 community choice aggregation, or CCA, entities that have sprung up across California in recent years that purchase power for their respective municipalities.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Dragon’s blood appears to help inhibit abnormal blood clot formation by influencing platelet aggregation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggregation
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Three years later, LAFC’s first round CONCACAF dominance (7-1 aggregate versus Honduran team Real España) brings the two sides together again.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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All plans include a high $50,000 annual aggregate (total) coverage limit.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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James sat out to rest his accumulation of minor injuries in his 23rd NBA season, but Doncic picked up any offensive slack from the start.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Plows were able to stay ahead of the accumulation, and the main roads were mostly clear, aided by a hangover of warm temperatures from Thursday.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The most promising should be the white-collar grouping of professional and business services employment, which has been showing signs of improvement after three years of job shedding.—
Conor Sen,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The grouping is playing so well that Sturm has resisted tinkering with it to help other lines to get going.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ismailova’s dreamlike narrative vividly conveys an interconnected human-forest assemblage, rooted in local beliefs, intergenerational stewardship, and foraging practices increasingly strained by the climate crisis and global economic pressures.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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The most recent version was an elegant assemblage of more cohesive cake with orange supremes and chocolate ganache and chocolate sauce and candied orange peels.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The city’s premier full-service luxury hotel revives a cluster of 19th-century landmarks, from a historic saloon to a former pharmacy that is now a cafe, deli, and artisan market.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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These rollers sit on axis and can be pushed, pulled, and rolled to control various vehicle functions ranging from climate control fan speed and temperature to audio volume all with visuals displayed on the digital gauge cluster.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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Designed by group collaborator and designer Dorothee Meilichzon, the rooms’ whimsical stylings are cleverly counterbalanced with classic details like parquet flooring, white walls and linens, and light wood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Group energy builds as the intuitive Moon enters your 11th House of Community, and your spark rallies people who need direction on a group project.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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For much of the season, Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball star Darryn Peterson has dealt with a variety of health issues.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lingerie brands like Skims, Thirdlove, and Aerie make them in a variety of styles—triangle, scoopneck, longline, T-shirt—with features like adjustable straps, removable cups that add shape to small busts, and wide under-bust bands that support larger boobs.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Aggregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggregation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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