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How is the word collate distinct from other similar verbs?

The words compare and contrast are common synonyms of collate. While all three words mean "to set side by side in order to show differences and likenesses," collate implies minute and critical inspection in order to note points of agreement or divergence.

data from districts around the country will be collated

When could compare be used to replace collate?

While in some cases nearly identical to collate, compare implies an aim of showing relative values or excellences by bringing out characteristic qualities whether similar or divergent.

compared the convention facilities of the two cities

When is it sensible to use contrast instead of collate?

The words contrast and collate can be used in similar contexts, but contrast implies an emphasis on differences.

contrasted the computerized system with the old filing cards

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of collate What To Know The Dossier Center's post said that Russian agents had been tasked by their superiors in early 2025 to urgently collate data on Kremlin critics influencing public opinion. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 On Friday, a Reuters report collating industry data noted that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries' share of India's annual oil imports rose for the first time in nine years to nearly 51.5% last year, up from 49.6% in 2023. Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 However, most of us aren’t collating our own, personal weather reports from raw data. Umair Irfan, Vox, 12 May 2025 StatCounter – which collates the operating systems used by computers visiting more than 1.5 million websites – reported that Windows 10 was still used on 54.2% of all Windows PCs in March 2025. Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for collate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collate
Verb
  • So much so that prices of goods overall in the US have risen relatively little since 2001, whereas services are now twice as expensive, based on official data compiled by the company.
    Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
  • True, though Counsell did compile a 5.5 WAR with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2005, eighth among National League position players.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • Lucile Bluford Day in KC The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Beta Omega Chapter is organizing events in honor of Bluford on Tuesday at the Kansas City Public Library.
    Ramal Nasim, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
  • Organizations that fund long-term capabilities, organize around value streams and empower cross-functional product teams consistently deliver results faster and with greater impact.
    Alex Adamopoulos, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Both of these pieces combine the shade with soft, easy-to-wear silhouettes.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • And all of the National Climate Assessments remained available for public download, archived in NOAA's Institutional Repository (IR).
    Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 1 July 2025
  • Content posted by Pope Francis on these accounts will be archived on the Vatican’s website.
    Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 May 2025

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“Collate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collate. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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