1
as in libraries
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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as in accumulations
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 clusters
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 collections
Designers regularly visit the store to educate sales teams about their collections and creative philosophies.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Falling property values are not only a worry for property owners but for towns and cities that base local tax collections on those values.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Domaine Louis Latour’s vineyard holdings cover more than 100 acres and include one of the largest collections of Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Across Tomorrow’s portfolio, the company provided funds or reimbursed costs for producing fashion shows, developing collections, and paying suppliers.
—Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 17 June 2026
Some of the artifacts later appeared at major auction houses or joined the collections of museums including New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Attending the event for the first time in three years on June 17, the Princess of Wales, who was accompanied by her husband Prince William, accessorized with pieces from the collections of Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Since making her debut in 2009, Son Bo-Mi has written numerous novels and short story collections, including Dear Ralph Lauren, Little Village, Bringing Them the Lindy Hop, and The Fireflies of Manhattan.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The rules surrounding federal student loan collections and Social Security protections can be complex, after all.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Falling property values are not only a worry for property owners but for towns and cities that base local tax collections on those values.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Domaine Louis Latour’s vineyard holdings cover more than 100 acres and include one of the largest collections of Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Across Tomorrow’s portfolio, the company provided funds or reimbursed costs for producing fashion shows, developing collections, and paying suppliers.
—Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 17 June 2026
Some of the artifacts later appeared at major auction houses or joined the collections of museums including New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Attending the event for the first time in three years on June 17, the Princess of Wales, who was accompanied by her husband Prince William, accessorized with pieces from the collections of Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Since making her debut in 2009, Son Bo-Mi has written numerous novels and short story collections, including Dear Ralph Lauren, Little Village, Bringing Them the Lindy Hop, and The Fireflies of Manhattan.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The rules surrounding federal student loan collections and Social Security protections can be complex, after all.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collections
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The bundle pools two complementary libraries under a single subscription.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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AgeOptions, a nonprofit organization based in Oak Park, has led such information sessions at libraries and community centers throughout Cook County to tell seniors what to watch out for when their Medicare benefits are targeted.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The snowpacks that feed the river hit their lowest level on record this year, with snow accumulations in Colorado’s high country peaking a month early in March and containing just half the average moisture.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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In this case, that would take 16 multiplication operations and 16 additions (or four accumulations).—
Olivia Hsu,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Apr. 2026
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Researchers estimate that at least 4% of the ocean's surface is covered by floating mats and clusters of seaweed, with levels expected to increase further throughout June.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Bright orange milkweed aphids (Aphis nerii) usually emerge toward the end of summer and feed in clusters on the stems and leaves of common milkweed, swamp milkweed, and other milkweed plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The researchers note that lignin often degrades during extraction, while most current processing methods produce complicated mixtures of chemical compounds rather than simple, high-value molecules suitable for large-scale manufacturing.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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Using a knife or skewer, swirl cherry preserves into the ice cream mixtures.—
Annie Krumhardt Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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The batches were distilled between January 2015 and April 2016, the whiskey was aged for a full decade in char #4 barrels with char #3 heads, and it was bottled at 102 proof without chill filtration.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
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Add chicken to air-fryer basket in batches, if necessary.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Far from a future concept, AI is a real-time business capability reshaping how assortments are planned, demand is forecasted, product performance is evaluated and market shifts are addressed.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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The company curates snack and pantry assortments for properties including the Fifth Avenue Hotel and the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, as well as corporate clients like OpenAI's New York office.—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Instead of dispersing evenly over the lawn after they are cut by the mower blades, wet clippings clump together and fall on the lawn in piles or clog your mower deck.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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Remove piles of leaves or excess mulch in your outdoor spaces.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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“Collections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collections. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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