collectives

Definition of collectivesnext
plural of collective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collectives
Noun
  • Enjoy schmoozing with friends and groups.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Visitors to K’gari are warned to stay at least 20 meters from the animals, travel in groups, and keep children within arm’s reach.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Negotiations intended to keep alive the M Health Fairview partnership were complex, according to those involved, in part because of the breadth of the three institutions.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The large corporations are often slow to recognize problems, and then respond slowly.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • But a handful of bigger corporations have stayed largely silent, at least publicly, about enforcement making its way to their storefronts.
    Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Collectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collectives. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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