collectives

plural of collective

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collectives
Noun
  • Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
    Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
  • Its beachfront villas suit multigenerational families and friend groups alike, with activities ranging from oyster roasts to horseback riding, shooting, golf, biking, kayaking, boating and fishing.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • This swept away Iran’s monarchy and birthed a state that is part theocracy, part republic, with a handful of semi-democratic institutions swaddled by a system that is ultimately clerical.
    Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Many of the same institutions and organizations that offer classes are also looking for teachers.
    Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Most states have laws requiring that doctors own medical practices, not corporations.
    Alex Olgin, NPR, 3 July 2026
  • For the corporations, there are much higher margins on food and gift sales than on gasoline.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 2 July 2026
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“Collectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collectives. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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