as in compiling
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 collating
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
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
They were led by Jason Ignacio White, the former head of Noma’s fermentation lab, who has been collating allegations of abuse by Redzepi on his Instagram and website.
—Sam Peters, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Remember, in a threat landscape powered by AI, productivity is enhanced and collating this data is easy.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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
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
They were led by Jason Ignacio White, the former head of Noma’s fermentation lab, who has been collating allegations of abuse by Redzepi on his Instagram and website.
—Sam Peters, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Remember, in a threat landscape powered by AI, productivity is enhanced and collating this data is easy.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collating
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One or more of the agencies compiling these lists — the Illinois State Board of Elections, the Secretary of State, and the Illinois Department of Employment Security, evidently is not purging dead people from its lists, Mertes said.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Walt has zero boundaries, and he’s been compiling a list of transgressions against Greg since day one.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Crafting, puzzles, cleaning out your closet, organizing your pantry, or reading a book all fall into this category.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some residents are organizing and threatening lawsuits to stop the plan.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ultra Maritime’s layered torpedo defense concept represents a decisive step forward, combining cutting-edge technologies into a unified and resilient protection framework.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Naomi Watts is set to deliver one of the most transformative performances of her career, combining emotional intensity with the physicality of dance.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Collating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collating. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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