1
as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of
applicants should collect their thoughts while waiting to be interviewed
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2
as in accumulating
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
dust has been collecting under my bed for years
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3
as in compiling
to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list
collected the author's early short stories, which were originally published in several obscure sci-fi magazines
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as in assembling
to bring together in one body or place
she collects antique silverware
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as in gathering
to come together into one body or place
a crowd collected at the beach as the sun slowly set over the horizon
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Recent Examples of collecting
Davis enjoyed his most success in NASCAR's Truck Series, collecting 24 victories in five seasons --15 by Johnny Benson, 9 by Mike Skinner and 1 by Scott Speed.
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Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
When officials begin collecting the fees, the money will go to the US Treasury Department’s general fund.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
For example, ants swarm all over peony buds collecting the nectar.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
From month-long drives to year-long initiatives, places all over the state are collecting shoes and redistributing or recycling them in various ways.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Harrison hands Charley the phone, and Dexter shows her the file of compromising intel that Prater’s been collecting from the start of her employment.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Home improvement impersonators remain a persistent problem, with contractors offering to pave driveways or repair roofs, collecting large advance payments, and then disappearing.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition to collecting data or exploration, Deep Emerald removes litter from the lake and helps identify aquatic invasive species.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Even the provision of a water pump or well in a community can free up the equivalent of 77 million working days per year that women and girls currently spend collecting water––opening other paths to advance their livelihoods and education.
—Kelly Parsons, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
When officials begin collecting the fees, the money will go to the US Treasury Department’s general fund.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
For example, ants swarm all over peony buds collecting the nectar.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
From month-long drives to year-long initiatives, places all over the state are collecting shoes and redistributing or recycling them in various ways.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Harrison hands Charley the phone, and Dexter shows her the file of compromising intel that Prater’s been collecting from the start of her employment.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Home improvement impersonators remain a persistent problem, with contractors offering to pave driveways or repair roofs, collecting large advance payments, and then disappearing.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition to collecting data or exploration, Deep Emerald removes litter from the lake and helps identify aquatic invasive species.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Even the provision of a water pump or well in a community can free up the equivalent of 77 million working days per year that women and girls currently spend collecting water––opening other paths to advance their livelihoods and education.
—Kelly Parsons, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collecting
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In February, a fire destroyed a South Korean budget carrier Air Busan plane, which subsequently prohibited carry-on luggage containing portable chargers from being stored in overhead bins.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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On DSPs and at digital retailers, the 23 new songs merely comprise disc one of Swag II, with a second disc also containing the 21 songs originally released as Swag the First.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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Raynor picked Southeast Missouri State apart, completing 81% of his passes while accumulating 345 total yards and 3 touchdowns.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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As younger generations struggle to buy their first homes, boomers are accumulating wealth and tightening their grip on assets that millennials and Gen Z need to get richer.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Now, the question is, how capable will the GAN or the simulation be, at compiling original content for us?—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Outside the Jeoffry section, the poem celebrates goats, wine, the King of Sardinia, the Postmaster General, and on and unpredictably on, compiling one of the more eccentric inventories of creation.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The final step is assembling mixed teams of humans and AI.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Within months, Penn was contacted by Brent Lawrence, the CEO of Accelerate Sports, a boutique investment bank that specializes in assembling ownership groups to pursue expansion franchises.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Protestors were seen gathering at the port in Tunis following the incident.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Start gathering references now, including supervisors from your internships who can speak to your work quality and potential.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Time saved in data collection can be devoted to results, whether composing a report, translating documents, developing a marketing strategy or creating new software.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Williams, 93 years old and still composing music, should be left alone and left to do his more important creative tasks.—
Tim Greiving,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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Ukrainian officials fear Moscow’s troops are amassing yet again to make a final assault on Pokrovsk, in the east, and might see progress near Kupiansk, farther north.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The video of the removal went viral, amassing over 780,000 views.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Since then, Pate says the band has written more music, including a song for a potential season two, after meeting one of their musical inspirations Cage the Elephant.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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After meeting with city officials, the festival added more water stations and shaded areas.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Collecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collecting. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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