Definition of anthologizenext
as in to compile
to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list anthologized an impressive array of essays championing freedom of the press

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Recent Examples of anthologize After considering multiple options, including having the same ensemble return as new characters, the producers opted to anthologize the show, promising new stories and new casts with each season. Joshua Alston, Variety, 5 June 2023 Her essays have been anthologized in both Best American Food Writing and Best American Science and Nature Writing. Katy Kelleher, ELLE, 31 May 2023 Her fiction was anthologized in Tiny Crimes (Catapult, 2018). Hazlitt, 10 May 2023 Her work has been recognized by the National Magazine Awards and anthologized in The Best American Sports Writing. Talia Buford, ProPublica, 5 May 2023 As oratory goes, this was unlikely to be anthologized. The Editors, National Review, 5 Apr. 2023 Though not a household name, Adams has been widely anthologized alongside the greats of the short story, such as John Cheever, Raymond Carver (Sklenicka’s previous subject), Joyce Carol Oates, and Lorrie Moore. Rumaan Alam, The New Republic, 9 Jan. 2020 Secrets soon to be anthologized in the Best Teen Writing of 2010. Emi Nietfeld, Longreads, 13 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthologize
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  • The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
  • Low water levels could also affect access and boater capacity at Cherry Creek Reservoir and Barr Lake, according to a round-up compiled by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
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  • Learn More Information about the BJ's One® Mastercard® has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of the card prior to publication.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 May 2026
  • People who collect rare books are book lovers, first and foremost.
    Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026

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