collectively

Definition of collectivelynext

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Recent Examples of collectively But even those people who dislike the very existence of private schools in big cities would be hard-pressed to make the case that the entire sector collectively makes up a torture chamber. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Fox 8, Etna and King collectively remind me of the superintelligent, compassionate extraterrestrials in science fiction who wish to rescue humans from their self-wounding. Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 The blazes had collectively charred some 8,000 acres Monday afternoon with 0% containment. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Nationally, the Health Care Fraud Strike Force model has prosecuted more than 6,200 defendants who collectively billed federal healthcare programs and private insurers more than $45 billion, according to the DOJ. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026 Rooted in the belief that art is most powerful when experienced collectively, Art Week NYC celebrates the conversations, communities, and creative exchange that make New York one of the world’s most vibrant art cities. News Desk, Artforum, 4 Aug. 2026 Parts of the Valkyries’ natural advantage have been collectively bargained away, in that sense. Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 These proposals collectively represent one of the clearest acknowledgements by Congress that Americans abroad face numerous unique tax challenges that taxpayers residing in the United States simply do not encounter. Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The three reservoirs collectively hold approximately 288,000 cubic meters of water, or more than 10 million cubic feet. Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collectively
Adverb
  • Analysts said the better-than-expected quarter benefited from rebate adjustments and other temporary factors, obesity drug sales were broadly in line with expectations, and oral Wegovy slightly missed forecasts.
    Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That scarcity mindset extends well beyond the romance, as the film’s various supporting characters broadly accept corporate manipulation and government overreach as unavoidable conditions of life.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Measles is highly contagious, but the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is highly effective, and protection generally lasts for life.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The 26-year-old suspect was identified only as a foreign national who has been granted legal asylum, in line with Greece’s strict data protection laws, which generally prohibit authorities from naming criminal suspects without their consent.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • It’s also known to boost hydration and leave your skin looking super smooth and healthy overall over time.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Despite this, the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum were contained overall, with both cryptocurrencies experiencing less than a 1% drop since Thursday.
    Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Gastélum posted similar content on his Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube accounts, which together had more than 1 million followers.
    Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • After attending the same school together as teens, McPhee and the Duchess of Sussex reconnected, and their husbands also formed a bond.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Too often, organizations promote high-performing individual contributors into managerial roles without equipping them with the emotional intelligence or structural tools needed to lead inclusively.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Collectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collectively. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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