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
  • That mind is a model, an enormous statistical object assembled by feeding it a quantity of text and images nobody has ever fully itemized.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the first 100 days are likely to be judged by whether the new president establishes credibility, assembles an effective governing team and demonstrates that campaign promises can evolve into a coherent governing strategy.
    — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of assemble
Verb
  • Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008, which Belgrade still does not recognize.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Comedian, actor, and entertainer Bill Bellamy will be presented with the Icon Award at the 2026 Whats Funny Comedy Festival, recognizing his decades of excellence and impact on stand-up comedy and entertainment.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • The researchers recovered usable DNA from 95 historical specimens spanning nearly 140 years and compared them with modern samples collected in the 2000s, and the results painted a sobering picture.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The scene is secured, witnesses are identified, forensics are collected, and eventually, a report is written – but usually not publicly released.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of collect
Verb
  • That partnership has already had a ripple effect, identifying targets who would have otherwise been undetected and resulting in indictments, like the case involving the 13 defendants.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Compare similar positions across different employers to identify patterns.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of identify
Verb
  • Yet many deaths linked to the funding cuts will remain invisible, in part because the cuts themselves left scores of mortality data collectors jobless.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Patrick Dorgu’s lengthy absence in the second half of the season means this is one of the longest stretches Mbeumo has had to link up with Dorgu in his new role as a left-winger.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of link
Verb
  • Practicing without a law license is a misdemeanor in California, and the State Bar can refer evidence of criminal conduct to law enforcement for possible prosecution.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Transparentem referred questions about their decisions not to commit to full repayment to the suppliers.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of refer
Verb
  • Jesibel and Desisia are conjoined from below the sternum to the pelvis; they have been admitted to the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital, where a team will assess the feasibility of separation surgery.
    — Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Taurus Moon conjoins Chiron in your 7th House of Partnership, stirring sensitivity around trust, reciprocity, reliability, or whether someone can meet you consistently.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of conjoin
Verb
  • New York aims to legally reclassify these operations as gambling, which would drastically increase Kalshi's tax obligations and significantly impact its profitability.
    — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Individual states will have to reclassify LSD in this case as well.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Definition of reclassify
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“Colligate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colligate. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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