colligate

verb

Definition of colligatenext
1
as in to assemble

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2
as in to recognize

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colligate
  1. assemble
  2. recognize
  3. collect
  4. identify
  5. link
  6. refer
  7. conjoin
  8. reclassify
Verb
  • After a week of respecting the sanctity of spoilers, our critics have assembled to discuss the movie in detail.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The mandate goes to the lawmaker most likely to assemble a coalition.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of assemble
Verb
  • Support for Question 3 recognizes that Maryland cannot ignore a national effort to consolidate Republican power and hope the consequences pass us by.
    — Dylan Behler, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2026
  • While the Burton Cummings Theatre recognized and addressed the issue, Howk says that outcome is the exception, far from the rule.
    — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • And an incomplete pass was best-case scenario after Patrick Mahomes scrambled just to collect the ball and alertly fire it out of bounds.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • And his teammates did follow his lead, with Austin Reaves collecting 19 points and Walker Kessler producing a double-double with 16 points on six-for-six shooting and 15 rebounds to go along with three blocks.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of collect
Verb
  • Under Sorrells, morale at the office is bleak and has resulted in an exodus, according to two veteran prosecutors who left the office and spoke on the condition they not be identified.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • About 42% of residents surveyed identified mental health as a top health challenge, and Gaston’s suicide rate also exceeds the state average.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of identify
Verb
  • Trump linked to an article portraying the Quebec victory as a setback for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • For starters, all consumers using an agent in the federal marketplace will need to get a one-time confirmation code or link to authorize a specific agent to enroll them or make changes on their behalf.
    — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of link
Verb
  • The Kennedy Center referred ARTnews’s request for comment on the filing to the Department of Justice, which did not immediately respond.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • For Cabinet or senior officials, OSC refers its findings to the President, who determines disciplinary action.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of refer
Verb
  • Your ruling planet, Jupiter, conjoins the South Node in your 6th house on November 12, and Mars will join the pile on the 15th and 16th.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The girls were born conjoined at the chest and abdomen, and shared several vital organs, according to Texas Children's.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of conjoin
Verb
  • The property appraiser's office rejected the company's application to reclassify the property, located at SE 8th Street and SW 2nd Avenue.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Past attempts by the state to reclassify large numbers of children learning English as fluent prompted federal investigations.
    — Becky Pallack, ProPublica, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of reclassify
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“Colligate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colligate. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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