as in compiling
to bring together and put in order
The research was collated from different sources into a single volume.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of collating
Remember, in a threat landscape powered by AI, productivity is enhanced and collating this data is easy.
—
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collating
Verb
-
That was her only loss after compiling a 98-match winning streak.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
-
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
They’re designed with roomy interiors and tons of compartments that make organizing your packing essentials extremely easy.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
-
Matembe says that opposition groups had been blocked from campaigning and organizing freely and that voters had even been barred from staying behind to monitor the count after casting their ballots.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
By combining a rotating detonation engine with a dual-mode ramjet inlet, engineers aim to close what is often called the efficiency gap that limits the performance of current hypersonic missiles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
-
By combining a short, all-one-length cut with hair that's less bulky, the overall look is complementary to the hair's density.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Collating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collating. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
