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 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 list compiled 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 factors of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • In data compiled by the WHO's Global Health Observatory from the years 2017-2021, just 28% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Nigeria were still alive, five years later.
    Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 25 July 2026
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  • If Bitcoin payments become a real economic layer, miners may not only collect fees after transactions arrive.
    Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The report also alleged Phillips may have collected his government salary while working on campaign activity.
    Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 27 July 2026

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“Anthologize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthologize. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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