1
as in library
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
his stamp collection has become quite valuable
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2
as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
a collection of lint underneath the dryer
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3
as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit
the historic village boasts an interesting collection of gift shops and antique stores
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Recent Examples of collection
Arizona officials boast a robust paperwork collection protocol aimed to prevent, detect and stop underage gambling, said Suzanne Trainor, a Department of Gaming spokesperson.
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Then, wander over to the Central Library and dive into its DVD collection.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Roan wore a Rodarte dress from the 2007 fall/winter collection while presenting the best new artist award to Olivia Dean.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The campaign and collection launch globally Tuesday online and in stores.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Then, wander over to the Central Library and dive into its DVD collection.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Roan wore a Rodarte dress from the 2007 fall/winter collection while presenting the best new artist award to Olivia Dean.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The campaign and collection launch globally Tuesday online and in stores.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collection
Noun
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Current state law requires school library books to reflect the community standards for the population the library serves.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
5 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, the company announced a deal to train an AI model on the company’s library of content, which the studio would then use to develop new material.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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The results revealed lower leaf damage and lower anthocyanin accumulation when plants were physically touching each other.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Snow squalls can occur with very little warning and can lead to whiteout conditions on the roads, and also drop a quick accumulation of snow that can lead to very slippery conditions.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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These batch studies would take place every six months, and to start ERCOT has dubbed the most advanced projects as Batch Zero.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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State and local leaders called on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics committee chairman, Casey Wasserman, to resign after a series of racy emails between him and Ghislaine Maxwell were released in the latest batch of the Jeffrey Epstein files.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Out of that assemblage, the Braves could form a capable quintet if all were to go according to plan.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Somehow, this unlikely assemblage of personalities transformed a roster of scruffy underdogs into the Team of the ’80s.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Washington’s inaugural critical minerals summit this week — bringing together officials from 54 countries including several from Africa — was, on the surface, a diplomatic gathering.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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As one of the most influential gatherings in the beauty and fragrance industry, Cosmoprof provides an ideal platform to showcase a perfume that prioritizes emotional resonance over fleeting trends.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Russia used cluster munitions Wednesday in an attack on a busy market in eastern Ukraine that killed seven and wounded 15 others, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Compared with a cluster of states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota) with similar demographic and behavioral risk factors, Iowa has among the highest rates of the five most common cancers.—
Marissa Payne,
Des Moines Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Industry insiders explained how the assortment of signals and models underpinning the algorithms are helping the sector navigate precious metals’ wild ride.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Gaga worked with Sarah Tanno on her glam, who used an assortment of products by Haus Labs.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Working in small batches, toss the chicken strips in the flour, shake off any excess, dip them in the egg mixture, allow extra egg to drip back into the bowl, and roll them in the panko.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Alesia forgets to add sugar to the mixture.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Collection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collection. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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