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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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2
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
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Google Maps collects detailed location and usage data to power personalization and advertising.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The interesting thing with that plan is that the funds won’t come from the state budget, but rather from a levy on theatrical admissions that the CNC collects from exhibitors and saves up for them.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
While the east tower collects sunlight in the morning, the west tower takes over in the afternoon.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
No Here’s the cutest Advent calendar on this list by far—ideal for the teen who collects Squishmallows and Jellycats.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
An ultrasonic bath lifts away the grime that collects from everyday handling, especially in textured or engraved metal.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers have promised that schools and local governments, which receive a large share of the sales tax revenue the state collects, will be held harmless by the shift.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The app collects minimal user data, and lets readers enjoy hundreds of e-books.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
The past few volatile days notwithstanding, the broader market rally that's lifted stocks to a series of record highs in recent months is also a boon for BlackRock, which collects more in fees when asset prices are rising.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Google Maps collects detailed location and usage data to power personalization and advertising.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The interesting thing with that plan is that the funds won’t come from the state budget, but rather from a levy on theatrical admissions that the CNC collects from exhibitors and saves up for them.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
While the east tower collects sunlight in the morning, the west tower takes over in the afternoon.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
No Here’s the cutest Advent calendar on this list by far—ideal for the teen who collects Squishmallows and Jellycats.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
An ultrasonic bath lifts away the grime that collects from everyday handling, especially in textured or engraved metal.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers have promised that schools and local governments, which receive a large share of the sales tax revenue the state collects, will be held harmless by the shift.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The app collects minimal user data, and lets readers enjoy hundreds of e-books.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collects
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This publication contains general information only and Deloitte is not, by means of this publication, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Eddington contains a number of images, story points and themes that struck a chord at the time of its theatrical release in July 2025, but a number of them have proven to be quite prophetic of more recent events within America’s fraught political landscape.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Cha 1107-7626 is surrounded by a disk of gas and dust, which constantly falls onto the planet and accumulates during a process that astronomers call accretion.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Lead accumulates in our bones, brains, and other organs.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Once nominations close, the Committee compiles a shortlist of 20–30 candidates.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The more interesting question is instead how S&P Dow Jones compiles the list in the first place.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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They’re joined by Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, and the slew of A-list craftspeople that del Toro consistently assembles to bring his fantastic worlds to life.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Chinese firm, which assembles devices and counts Apple as a client, is reportedly producing a consumer AI device for OpenAI.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
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Ramsay ventures into each restaurant under the cover of night and with the help of a secret source, gathers unfiltered evidence of the major issues facing each establishment.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Founded in 2015, Visionary Women gathers leaders across various industries to inspire change, expand opportunities and drive social impact.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Many of those invocations dealt with white supremacist groups like the Ku Klux Klan attacking Black Americans or attempting political violence following the end of slavery in the South and the Civil War.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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All of the other rare invocations of Article 4 were by Turkey, which asked for consultations related to threats coming from Iraq and Syria.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Who composes a symphony with a hammer?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Anne’s trip to the countryside opens up the series both physically and thematically by acknowledging that Irish life and history exist outside Dublin and that while the Guinness family amasses power and plays at politics, others are living a much different existence.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Collects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collects. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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