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
To give the works a veneer of legitimacy, the defendants fabricated detailed ownership histories, claiming the pieces had passed through private collections tied to the artists, or through galleries and corporate collections that no longer exist.
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The new collection is made in partnership with Dsm-Firmenich.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
If your financial obligations shift, or if a new type of debt enters collections, the amount taken could increase under different legal thresholds.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The art is hand-selected, and some was selected from the family’s own collection.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The new collection is made in partnership with Dsm-Firmenich.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
If your financial obligations shift, or if a new type of debt enters collections, the amount taken could increase under different legal thresholds.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The art is hand-selected, and some was selected from the family’s own collection.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collection
Noun
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The showroom encourages tactile exploration of its tile, stone and bath products, with an on-site library of more than 1,000 samples and moodboarding zones, TileBar said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Claire believes wandering around a library can solve 95 percent of life’s problems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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The first of three games in seven days will begin without Bouanga, who is suspended for one match due to yellow card accumulation.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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In practice, however, the process is often limited by the accumulation of volatile fatty acids, which decrease pH levels and suppress microbial activity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Your next batch of cookies (and cakes, and brownies) will thank you.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 May 2026
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Either way, another batch of rain moves into the area Sunday night.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The Elodea cells were small enough for the particular assemblage of chloroplasts within to pack themselves tightly to absorb maximum light, and large enough for chloroplasts to maneuver around one another to avoid it when needed.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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Founded in 1985, this group of seven savvy string pluckers is the world’s first such assemblage and has been the inspiration for all manner of copycat ensembles ever since.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The World Cup is considered a SEAR 1 event, the highest risk level for public gatherings in the country.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Mazaher Hosseini, affiliated with the office of Iran’s former Supreme Leader, made the comment at a pro-government gathering.—
Adam Schreck,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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The poor Memphis neighborhoods that abut xAI’s Colossus, currently the largest training cluster in the world, have been the victims of awful increases in pollution, but that is because Elon Musk powered his installation with gargantuan and unpermitted methane-gas turbines.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The near-enough effect comes back into play in the weaving together of these clusters found elsewhere and adding a few other sporadic deaths.—
Faye Flam,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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The company plans to overhaul about 75% of its home assortment by June, with a bedding refresh in the fall and kitchen and dining updates set for 2027.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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It’s been partners with Jordan Brand since 2018, resulting in yearly kits and a robust assortment of sneakers.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Enjoy the mixture of black, blue and yellow hues on the male.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Drizzle mixture with 1/2 cup of the General Tso’s sauce; toss to coat.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Collection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collection. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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