collectively

Definition of collectivelynext

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Recent Examples of collectively While there is no denying that Azure is a juggernaut, there has been no room for error when Microsoft and its cloud rivals Amazon and Alphabet are committing to some $575 billion collectively this year on AI infrastructure. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 July 2026 My friends have collectively and individually started a not-so-subtle campaign to move in with me or for all of us to buy a house together. Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 15 July 2026 The talent collectively has a reached of million followers, according to Currents. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 July 2026 Previously, Lannett, Bausch, Apotex, and Heritage Pharmaceuticals collectively settled lawsuits for $67 million. Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 July 2026 Feige is one of Hollywood’s most successful producers, having been behind 37 feature films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that have collectively grossed more than $32 billion worldwide, with 11 films surpassing $1 billion globally. Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 Those programs collectively play superb baseball, but that doesn’t necessarily equate to draft calls. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 The three-time Starbucks CEO, who collectively served around 25 years at the top, founded Schultz Family Foundation focused on advancing economic mobility. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 14 July 2026 Even so, Omega Centauri still contains about 10 million stars, collectively located 18,000 light-years from Earth. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collectively
Adverb
  • That victory wasn’t an isolated one, as the much more moderate Mikie Sherrill was elected governor of neighboring New Jersey on a broadly similar affordability pitch.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • That’s why Boasberg paused the policy’s enforcement broadly, rather than limiting the injunction to only CITR members, as the State Department had requested.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Adverb
  • Medically assisted suicide generally involves a patient voluntarily taking lethal medication prescribed by a doctor.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • For example, stalking a spouse is generally charged as a misdemeanor for a first offense.
    Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Adverb
  • Last season, the club defeated the Hanshin Tigers in five games to claim its 12th title overall, the third-most behind the Saitama Seibu Lions (13) and the Yomiuri Giants (22).
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026
  • There’s also the contest for the all-time top scorer at World Cups overall with Messi on 21 goals and Mbappé on 20.
    James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Adverb
  • Schulman said Burberry is working with Coty’s executive chair and interim CEO Markus Strobel, with both teams developing marketing content and a pipeline of projects together.
    Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • During an outing that involved an Everglades adventure, the idea of creating something together began to take shape.
    Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Adverb
  • And the expectations placed on leaders—to decide quickly, lead inclusively, adapt but remain steady and stay human—have expanded faster than most systems of support.
    Kim Stepanski, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Collectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collectively. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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