collectives

plural of collective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collectives
Noun
  • The protests, organized by a coalition of left-leaning groups, were scheduled amid a federal government shutdown.
    Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Solo travelers treating themselves, couples on romantic getaways, friend groups celebrating milestones.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Researchers from Peking University, the University of Cambridge, and partner institutions highlighted that glass is often used to immobilize contaminants such as radionuclides and heavy metals, locking them safely inside a stable structure.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
  • But this point isn't fully reflected in the report, UW system spokesperson Mark Pitsch said, potentially because the report relies on methodologies and data that disadvantage low-tuition institutions in states that provide limited aid.
    Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In a statement to the Washington Examiner, Osborn fired back by criticizing Ricketts, whose family owns the Chicago Cubs and founded brokerage firm TD Ameritrade, as an out-of-touch politician reliant on support from corporations and industries.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025
  • While big-name corporations such as United Airlines would change their uniforms every three to five years, that is no longer the case, Herman said.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Collectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collectives. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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