collates

present tense third-person singular of collate

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Recent Examples of collates Starting last October, hackers gained access to a system operated by the Defense Manpower Data Center, which collates Department of Defense personnel records. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026 And the new Personalized Intelligence update collates data across the lot. — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Munro pointed to changes made at BBC Arabic, including overhauling its Press Review item — which collates media reporting from the Middle East — and bolstering editorial leadership and accountability at the service. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025 However, an odds tracker that collates data from about two dozen bookmakers places him second behind the favorite, Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms. — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collates
Verb
  • Janney also compiles plenty of cackles as Polly’s newly sober sister, Silda.
    — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Nominated for five Critics Choice Documentary Awards, the film compiles footage William Greaves shot in 1972 of a gathering of Harlem Renaissance luminaries at Duke Ellington’s townhouse.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The authentication process combines human expertise and AI integration to flag any suspicious activity and ensure that listings follow commercial industry standards.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Made from cast iron, opal glass and decorative gold leaf, the clock combines Victorian and late-1930s elements.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Collates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collates. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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