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
The government has already collected $150 billion in tariffs through July 2025, with monthly collections now running at roughly $30 billion.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
That depends on the ultra group, but all of them collect membership dues, and many of them raise funds by producing calendars or fanzines, or otherwise holding collections on matchdays.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
The Spring/Summer 2026 collections unveiled at the men’s fashion weeks in Milan and Paris this summer—followed by those at Copenhagen Fashion Week this month—have all but sealed the fate of the polarizing silhouette.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
And poems, galore, including new collections by Kevin Young and Barbara Fant.
—Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Some services only report on-time payments, and late payments aren’t reported unless the rent goes to collections, in which case the collections agency would report it to credit bureaus.
—Ryan Barone, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The new Bird on a Rock collections debut Tuesday, coinciding with the launch of the campaign across print and digital channels.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Pearls have been having a moment for several seasons, cropping up on the runways and red carpets almost as often as in jewelry collections.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
The expansion will build on a July temporary exhibition at Context Projects in View Park, California in July, where Ganggang introduced its model to collections, galleries and institutions, the release stated.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
That depends on the ultra group, but all of them collect membership dues, and many of them raise funds by producing calendars or fanzines, or otherwise holding collections on matchdays.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
The Spring/Summer 2026 collections unveiled at the men’s fashion weeks in Milan and Paris this summer—followed by those at Copenhagen Fashion Week this month—have all but sealed the fate of the polarizing silhouette.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
And poems, galore, including new collections by Kevin Young and Barbara Fant.
—Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Some services only report on-time payments, and late payments aren’t reported unless the rent goes to collections, in which case the collections agency would report it to credit bureaus.
—Ryan Barone, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The new Bird on a Rock collections debut Tuesday, coinciding with the launch of the campaign across print and digital channels.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Pearls have been having a moment for several seasons, cropping up on the runways and red carpets almost as often as in jewelry collections.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
The expansion will build on a July temporary exhibition at Context Projects in View Park, California in July, where Ganggang introduced its model to collections, galleries and institutions, the release stated.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collections
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The Intel Ultra 7 CPU and 16GB of RAM combo give you enough power to multitask apps and browser tabs, and 1TB of storage is enough space for most digital libraries of photos, videos, and more.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Smithsonian oversees 21 museums and libraries, the National Zoo as well as research and education centers around the country.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The track becomes Cardi’s eighth leader, which is one of the most impressive accumulations of champions of all time on Billboard’s ranking of the most successful songs at rap radio stations across the United States.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The best storm thus far in the northern metro dropped one quarter inch of rain, so some accumulations up to this amount are possible with any stronger storms that develop.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Instead of forming evenly in all directions, the clusters grew unevenly, faster in some directions than others.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Break up the plantings of shrubs with clusters of attractive evergreen trees.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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Even beverages such as coffee, Coke, and their mixtures could be classified with strong performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Aug. 2025
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Brands like Burt’s Bees have gained an incredible amount of market share in just a few decades, and researchers are exploring new wax-fat-and-oil mixtures, with an eye towards efficacy and sustainability.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
13 Aug. 2025
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He was used to recording batches of 15 songs.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
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This marks the 18th edition in the annual series, which features a unique blend of three bourbon recipes and four different batches, bottled at barrel strength.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Our role as a retailer is to translate these shifts into experiences and assortments that resonate with how our customers live, work and express themselves.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fiddelke faces significant challenges—revamping product assortments, enhancing stores, and upgrading technology to compete against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Greenwood State Beach unfolds below the bluff, a crescent of sand often empty but for driftwood piles and the occasional bonfire ring.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Many prefer soft beds or blankets, while others are drawn to unusual objects such as laundry piles, cardboard boxes, or even shoes.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Collections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collections. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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