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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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
Interest and penalties continue to build every month, and over time the IRS can move an older balance into its collections system, which means more notices, and fewer opportunities to resolve the issue quietly.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
Kyle Shanahan, on the verge of his 10th season with the 49ers, will first coach a collection of current and former NFL stars in a March 21 flag football event that has been moved from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The residents of Broward County deserve an efficient, professional and lawful tax collection system.
—Abbey Ajayi, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
The collection, launching online and in select stores on Thursday, will include 11 styles and seven washes across both women's and men's.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
Kyle Shanahan, on the verge of his 10th season with the 49ers, will first coach a collection of current and former NFL stars in a March 21 flag football event that has been moved from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The residents of Broward County deserve an efficient, professional and lawful tax collection system.
—Abbey Ajayi, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
The collection, launching online and in select stores on Thursday, will include 11 styles and seven washes across both women's and men's.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collection
Noun
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The 24-hour library kiosk outside the main entrance offers books and movies.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The history of the bells is contained in an FBI intelligence reported in the Justice Department’s online Epstein library, and was first reported by the Santa Fe New Mexican.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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James sat out to rest his accumulation of minor injuries in his 23rd NBA season, but Doncic picked up any offensive slack from the start.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Plows were able to stay ahead of the accumulation, and the main roads were mostly clear, aided by a hangover of warm temperatures from Thursday.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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At dinner, our five-course feasts were lubricated by small-batch Peruvian wines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Only a heaping tablespoon—or two, or three, depending on your batch size and preference—makes all the difference, adding both flavor and creaminess.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ismailova’s dreamlike narrative vividly conveys an interconnected human-forest assemblage, rooted in local beliefs, intergenerational stewardship, and foraging practices increasingly strained by the climate crisis and global economic pressures.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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The most recent version was an elegant assemblage of more cohesive cake with orange supremes and chocolate ganache and chocolate sauce and candied orange peels.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Host Dominican Republic, pressured by the White House, had barred Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela from attending the regional gathering.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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OpenAI will now supply its technology to the military for use in classified settings, the sorts that may involve wartime decisions and intelligence-gathering—an agreement, many legal experts told me, that could give the government wide-ranging powers.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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The city’s premier full-service luxury hotel revives a cluster of 19th-century landmarks, from a historic saloon to a former pharmacy that is now a cafe, deli, and artisan market.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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These rollers sit on axis and can be pushed, pulled, and rolled to control various vehicle functions ranging from climate control fan speed and temperature to audio volume all with visuals displayed on the digital gauge cluster.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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So often, luxury hotel beds are quietly elegant, deep, and sumptuous—perhaps dressed in high-thread-count Frette linens or topped with a generous assortment of cushy pillows—but there’s not always a ton of visible design that goes into the actual bed setup itself.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Area 15 is a mixed-use experiential playground, offering up an impressive assortment of retail, dining, nightlife and immersive activities.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some attractions tap into that mixture, offering entertainment alongside education.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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When layered with a smooth mixture of cream cheese and mascarpone cheese, as well as traditional ladyfinger biscottis, the tartness really sings.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Collection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collection. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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