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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
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Gently rub the pumice stone over the surface of the soap scum, rinsing away any residue that collects on it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
To ensure compliance with these rules, the DMV collects a $3 fee from all drivers who enroll in these courses — money which goes toward routine monitoring of traffic schools.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Every year, the Department of Public Works collects leaf piles throughout the city, eventually recycling the leaves into compost to be sold locally.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Nick Benz-Bushling collects rare, first edition Stephen King novels.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
The city of New York alone collects more than 36 million pounds of plastic waste annually, with commercial establishments, including nightlife venues, contributing millions of pounds.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
The book collects his writing, social media posts, and blogging in one English-language volume.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Once the game is downloaded, the malware collects information from the user’s PC, including browser extensions and cryptocurrency wallet details.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2024, people in these states paid the highest monthly median fees to live in these nonprofit organizations, wherein a group of residents is elected to a board that creates community rules, maintains common areas, and collects funds to do so.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Gently rub the pumice stone over the surface of the soap scum, rinsing away any residue that collects on it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
To ensure compliance with these rules, the DMV collects a $3 fee from all drivers who enroll in these courses — money which goes toward routine monitoring of traffic schools.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Every year, the Department of Public Works collects leaf piles throughout the city, eventually recycling the leaves into compost to be sold locally.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Nick Benz-Bushling collects rare, first edition Stephen King novels.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
The city of New York alone collects more than 36 million pounds of plastic waste annually, with commercial establishments, including nightlife venues, contributing millions of pounds.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
The book collects his writing, social media posts, and blogging in one English-language volume.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Once the game is downloaded, the malware collects information from the user’s PC, including browser extensions and cryptocurrency wallet details.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collects
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Known to relieve nausea and bloating, ginger contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Raw dog food typically contains human-grade meat and vegetables, and it has been linked to improved digestion for canines.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
4 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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This includes cleaning the glass oven door which accumulates buildup over time from splattered food.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 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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Bromley also is credited with expanding payment transparency by spearheading Manatt’s music streaming royalty calculator, which compiles direct-source data to show artists exactly how much they are being paid by Spotify and Apple Music.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
1 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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Outside, the city gathers as a community, turning Soundscape Park into an agora.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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In this heartwarming Christmas special, Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman gathers her closest friends and family to help highlight her favorite holiday traditions.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
29 Sep. 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
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Similar invocations of democracy and American leadership litter the lobbying documents, policy proposals, interviews, and congressional testimonies of these companies and their executives.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Who composes a symphony with a hammer?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Genji visits these woods before his exile to Suma and composes a poem wishing that the forest might one day see the injustice against him reversed.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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