as in to compile
to bring together and put in order
The research was collated from different sources into a single volume.
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Recent Examples of collate
Some part of their job is analyzing data and synthesizing and collating information, something that large language models are very good at.
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Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Booking platforms have been collating user data to create more effective suggestions for travelers stuck in transit or in ticket planning limbo.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Minnesota's high school graduation rate in 2025 was the highest in state history, according to data collated by the state's department of education.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Similarly, since even earlier—2008—ICE has been collating and analyzing huge quantities of data in support of its enforcement mission.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Booking platforms have been collating user data to create more effective suggestions for travelers stuck in transit or in ticket planning limbo.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Minnesota's high school graduation rate in 2025 was the highest in state history, according to data collated by the state's department of education.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Similarly, since even earlier—2008—ICE has been collating and analyzing huge quantities of data in support of its enforcement mission.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collate
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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As well as compiling a risk profile of an area, the WHO said the platform includes a chatbot for health officials to question data in plain language.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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Michelle Amores, a division manager for the San Jose Public Library who helped organize the celebration, spoke to the community’s enduring spirit.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The Shanghai Remakes event, organized by Spain’s Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA), will see each company talk up the Asian market remake potential of their title for 10 minutes.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Dishes use local produce but combine them with Asian ingredients for a light meal that’s bursting with flavors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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By combining all the different brands in a single kitchen, Lore said Wonder can serve geographies and regions that don’t have the population numbers to support larger fast-casual chains like Chipotle or Cava.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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The account mentioned in the Bee’s report seems to have removed those videos, but others have archived some of them.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Once personal health data are sent to the computing cloud and archived there, people lose control over these details and have little opportunity to challenge the ways in which their data are exploited by others or used to limit their life opportunities.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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“Collate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collate. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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