as in broadly
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
collectively, the firm's partners have 107 years of experience
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Recent Examples of collectively
The three former officials, whose careers collectively spanned over six decades of law enforcement experience across the ranks of the FBI, allege that the firings violated their due process rights as well as their First Amendment rights to free association and speech.
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Luke Barr, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
One of the earliest poetic works that collectively shaped us is the Shahnameh, an epic poem by the Persian poet Ferdowsi.
—Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Individually and collectively, Europe’s innovation ecosystems are generating increasing numbers of startup companies, many of them working in sectors that will drive and define economic prosperity in the years ahead.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Another notable sponsor of RETTC is RealPage, which has faced claims from the US government and state attorneys general that its software distorts competition in rental housing by helping landlords collectively set prices.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
But, taken collectively, lawsuits targeting companies have the potential to actually shape the law.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
At the same time, working collectively doesn’t always mean things move quickly.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
These elements collectively underpin a strong bullish outlook for gold, particularly as global markets navigate potential slowdowns.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Luke Barr, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
One of the earliest poetic works that collectively shaped us is the Shahnameh, an epic poem by the Persian poet Ferdowsi.
—Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Individually and collectively, Europe’s innovation ecosystems are generating increasing numbers of startup companies, many of them working in sectors that will drive and define economic prosperity in the years ahead.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Another notable sponsor of RETTC is RealPage, which has faced claims from the US government and state attorneys general that its software distorts competition in rental housing by helping landlords collectively set prices.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
But, taken collectively, lawsuits targeting companies have the potential to actually shape the law.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
At the same time, working collectively doesn’t always mean things move quickly.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
These elements collectively underpin a strong bullish outlook for gold, particularly as global markets navigate potential slowdowns.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collectively
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Namba’s cooking is broadly French, fine-tuned with a distinctly Japanese attention to detail.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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More broadly, blood biomarkers and digital tests of memory and thinking for Alzheimer's and other dementias are advanced and expected to be available clinically in the short-term.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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More generally, the Nepalese public criticized the government’s measures disproportionate impact on ordinary users.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Cities would also generally be prevented from imposing height and density limits based on how close a development is near a transit stop.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Hale thinks the housing market overall is a bit healthier than the low level of sales might indicate, however.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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With better accommodations overall, seniors have better options for staying on the job longer.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Rec was founded in 2022 by Birju Kadakia and Rachel Williams, who worked together at Uber in the mid-2010s.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Among its 14 plant oils are argan kernel and rice bran, which regulate sebum production and loosen dead skin cells, respectively—and, together, leave your pores looking significantly smaller and your skin significantly smoother.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Each of us is applying for positions that will enable us to lead the workplace inclusively.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Collectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collectively. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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