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
  • Only in this case, the vaccine’s mRNA teaches immune cells to recognize key features of an individual’s cancer rather than a virus.
    — Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Their point was to maintain an environment where work could be conducted safely without disruption while recognizing the rights of all individuals.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • According to average high and low temperatures collected by AccuWeather, Boise residents can expect February to warm slightly.
    — Hali Smith October 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Reduce the personal information scammers can access Scammers can collect personal details from people-search websites and data brokers to make their messages more convincing.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 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
  • The account includes one additional Relationship Banking checking account and one linked Business Advantage Savings account without an additional monthly fee.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Roughly 11,500 square feet across three levels is linked by an elevator.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of link
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  • The White House referred comment about the decision to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
    — Ana Ceballos Follow, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Expect more urogynecologists and gynecologists to refer out earlier in the diagnostic process.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of refer
Verb
  • 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
  • Leaving them conjoined posed significant risks to their long-term health, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital said in a news release.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Sep. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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