collies

Definition of colliesnext
present tense third-person singular of colly, chiefly British dialect

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Verb
  • From pet hair to crumbs, this Shark handheld cordless vacuum cleaner can tackle messes large and small, thanks to strong suction and a self-cleaning brush that resists pet hair accumulation.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • Like that series, this movie messes with your mind by taking full advantage of creepy backroom spaces.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • When a defense jumbles its communication, Brunson can pop to the arc and hit a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer or cut to the hoop for a layup.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 15 May 2026
  • The plan jumbles together uses that zoning had put asunder, so that homes, offices, factories, stores, entertainment venues, public space, and markets all share the same city block.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Collies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collies. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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