COLLIGATE Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

colligate

verb

Definition of colligate

as in to assemble

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Relevance

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as in to recognize

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Verb

Jacobsen has assembled plenty of relevant precedents for an unprecedented cataclysm.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
The narrator references the tolling of the clock while waiting for the characters to assemble—engineering as theatrical an atmosphere for the start of the story, as possible, and cementing that performance is the story’s governing framework.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Definition of assemble

Verb

Most recently, a flurry of appeals from several governments — including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar — dissuaded Trump from following through on a plan to collect fees from ships transiting the strait.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
When Rodri collected his Golden Ball award, having been voted player of the tournament, the Argentina supporters drowned it out with chants for Messi.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of collect

Verb

An investigation led to Jamar Quarmaine Propst, 36, and Tosha Lee Lewis, 36, being identified as suspects, and they were arrested on July 25, the sheriff’s office said.

— Mark Price July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 57-year-old Rachel Davis.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026

Definition of identify

Verb

Meanwhile, a plume of tropical moisture linked to Bertha is feeding into a cold front draped across southeast Virginia, parts of the Carolinas and northern Georgia.

— Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
The sheriff's office said ballistic testing performed with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives later produced forensic evidence linking the two murders.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of link

Verb

Spokespersons for Amtrak referred questions to the federal transportation department.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
In response to a lengthy list of questions, a university spokesperson referred Sportico to the Q&A and its previous statements, while declining further comment.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of refer

Verb

Your 5th House of Creativity wakes as the Moon conjoins Uranus there, so modest risks may unlock self-expression, fun, and fresh confidence.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
In addition to being premature, birth records reportedly state that the girls were thoracopagus conjoined, meaning they were joined at the chest, face-to-face and likely sharing at least one vital organ.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of conjoin

Verb

Individual states will have to reclassify LSD in this case as well.

— Bob Woods, CNBC, 19 July 2026
The Drug Enforcement Administration has begun hearings on its proposal to reclassify recreational cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of reclassify

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