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as in contains
to gain emotional or mental control of
applicants should collect their thoughts while waiting to be interviewed
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as in accumulates
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
dust has been collecting under my bed for years
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as in compiles
to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list
collected the author's early short stories, which were originally published in several obscure sci-fi magazines
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as in assembles
to bring together in one body or place
she collects antique silverware
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as in gathers
to come together into one body or place
a crowd collected at the beach as the sun slowly set over the horizon
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Recent Examples of collects
Brian New, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The district regularly collects and tests dead birds throughout the county as part of its West Nile virus surveillance program.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
If Congress doesn't act and allows the trust fund to empty, the program will only pay out what the government collects in taxes.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
What happens to the data ShotSpotter collects?
—Divya Ramjee, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
According to Mark Friedlander of the Insurance Information Institute, which collects and analyzes data about insurance, about 15 percent of Florida homeowners do not carry property insurance, compared with a national average of 12 percent.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Autumn Werner, who manages history tours, collects artifacts and is a longtime performer, reveals her complex feelings about her role at the landmark.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Revelations about the contribution come ahead of a potentially historic primary election in which voters will decide whether to dramatically reshape how the state collects taxes.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
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The contract shows cities are responsible for key costs – including operations, transportation and security – while FIFA collects revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships, broadcast rights and merchandise.
—Brian New, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The district regularly collects and tests dead birds throughout the county as part of its West Nile virus surveillance program.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
If Congress doesn't act and allows the trust fund to empty, the program will only pay out what the government collects in taxes.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
What happens to the data ShotSpotter collects?
—Divya Ramjee, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
According to Mark Friedlander of the Insurance Information Institute, which collects and analyzes data about insurance, about 15 percent of Florida homeowners do not carry property insurance, compared with a national average of 12 percent.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Autumn Werner, who manages history tours, collects artifacts and is a longtime performer, reveals her complex feelings about her role at the landmark.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Revelations about the contribution come ahead of a potentially historic primary election in which voters will decide whether to dramatically reshape how the state collects taxes.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collects
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Located in the bustling Chinese city of Hangzhou, the Prism contains 43,000 sq m (almost 463,000 sq ft) of floorspace, which is divided between hotel accommodation, residential units, offices, and retail space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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The novel contains riveting dialogue, words that dance around what cannot be said.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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And because sediment accumulates so slowly at these depths, the fossils have remained exposed for thousands or even millions of years.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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Hoeger recommends using discs over cups for women with in-uterine devices (IUDS), as the cups rely on suction to stay in place and may displace the IUD, versus flat discs which are more flexible and expand as menstrual blood accumulates.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Aria even has a musical director, who arranges performances and special events and compiles soundtracks for individual stays.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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Hutchinson compiles and edits letters to the editor for the Opinion pages in addition to her role on the board.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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All these years later, Kaye assembles his footage, receipts, and memories of the period for what promises to be an intensely personal and provocative documentary.—
Jason Bailey,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Apple, for example, designs its phones in California, but assembles them in areas like China and India with components from international suppliers.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Young people know where the pressure gathers.—
Adam Howard,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Yet, still, Kansas City knows what can happen when a massive group gathers.—
Laura Bauer
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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After a while, though, all the professions of sincerity and thanks, the constant invocations of the one true POTUS, and the worshipful exhibits upstairs give the whole place a cultish, nostalgic gleam.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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Yet office work expanded, as recent invocations of the Jevons paradox rightly note.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
30 May 2026
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Both assumptions break when the system composes its own dependencies at runtime.—
Pranay Ahlawat,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Kang amasses writings from over the course of her career, beginning with her Nobel lecture and reaching deep into her life’s documents, with diaries, poems, and photographs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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The Texas native collects coveted roles and franchise parts like Thanos amasses Infinity Stones or Tom Hanks stockpiles vintage typewriters.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Collects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collects. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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