collectives

Definition of collectivesnext
plural of collective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collectives
Noun
  • The tactics are commonly associated with South American theft groups known for operating across state lines and moving quickly from one community to another.
    Abby Dodge, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Organizers said more than 700 volunteers and dozens of community groups are expected to take part, with the meatballs to be served at shelters.
    City News Service, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • That’s a gentle way of saying that those institutions must be prepared, at times, to coerce.
    Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Power increasingly concentrated outside formal institutions Vahidi’s rise comes at a moment when Iran’s formal political institutions appear weaker than ever.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The idea of a deduction for small businesses itself was meant to balance out the tax cuts given to larger corporations as part of the 2017 GOP tax bill, Kustoff said.
    Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Iran has also targeted several facilities belonging to major Western technology firms in the Gulf, and warned that more attacks on big corporations could follow.
    CBS News, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Collectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collectives. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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