anthologizing

verb

present participle of anthologize
as in compiling
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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  1. compiling
  2. collecting
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  • The mystery was ultimately solved by compiling data from the Hubble Space Telescope and ground observatories.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Ethiopia’s coffee authority is compiling data, but the process is not complete.
    — Damian Zane, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of compiling
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  • Investigators have been scouring the area for wreckage, collecting dashcam video and speaking to witnesses.
    — Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Investigators on Tuesday were mainly focused on collecting and documenting wreckage, Chapman said.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of collecting
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“Anthologizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthologizing. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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