as in collaborative
used or done by a number of people as a group
the cleanup of the neighborhood park was a collective effort for which many people should be thanked
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Recent Examples of collective
Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
There is a sense of collective punishment.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Dating back to their origin as a sprawling, grassroots rap collective, the New York producer group/label have always let camaraderie inform the music.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
When attacking adult or adolescent males, Sandel said the chimpanzees use collective violence.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
There is a sense of collective punishment.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Hawks head coach Quin Snyder trotted out his starters — CJ McCollum, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels — a collective that has been amongst the league’s best since it was put together around the trade deadline.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Dating back to their origin as a sprawling, grassroots rap collective, the New York producer group/label have always let camaraderie inform the music.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective
Adjective
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Future work may also involve collaborative navigation between multiple drones to enhance accuracy and resilience.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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The San Diego Children’s Choir’s Intermediate Choir will join with the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus for a special collaborative concert celebrating the artistry and talent of young singers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There, Blanton says, corporate lobbyists paid between $25,000 and $100,000 for lawmakers' attention, and a pro-business group called One Main Street paid $25,000 for their hotel rooms.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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However, this group’s tactics resemble those of Contagious Interview more than Lazarus, says Nick Carlsen, a senior investigator specializing in North Korea at the blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some 18 months ago, Suzano halted funding for the Woodspin joint venture and pulled back from plans to scale up the collaboration.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In San Jose, AFSCME Local 101 and IFPTE Local 21 are pushing for AI safeguards through contract negotiations, including a joint oversight committee to review new systems before they’re deployed.—
Maria Noel Fernandez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Illinois is one of the few states with a sales tax on motor fuel, and its combined tax burden often exceeds 85 cents per gallon in certain counties.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In combined bites, the salty ingredients season the fresh ones, and the textures are varied enough to gently nudge the brain awake.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Paths cut through tall grass and gravel, leading from the Farmhouse (a communal spot with couches, coffee, and coworking spots) to the cabins, past the golf course, and out toward the pools.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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The soft natural light suffuses the red clay brick room, centered around long communal tables, introducing an intimate ease that invites you to linger.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Taking on a partner in an open marriage, especially if a child and mutual source of income are involved, will likely present a certain requirement of effort for your heart and mind.—
Goth Shakira
Contributing,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The crux of the commitment its 32 member countries make is a mutual defense agreement in which an attack on one is considered an attack on them all.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The move departs from Vietnam’s tradition of shared leadership, in which the jobs have typically been held by different people, and echoes power structures in China under Xi Jinping and neighboring Laos.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The move departs from Vietnam’s tradition of shared leadership, in which the jobs have typically been held by different people, and echoes power structures in China under President Xi Jinping and neighboring Laos.—
Aniruddha Ghosal,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Collective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collective. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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