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colligates

verb

present tense third-person singular of colligate
1
as in links

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as in clumps

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colligates
  1. links
  2. clumps
  3. collects
  4. recognizes
  5. assembles
  6. identifies
  7. joins
  8. clusters
Verb
  • This holy consciousness recognizes the entirely spiritual nature of reality, which is the eternal truth that links the Bible to Christian Science.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Eventbrite also links the trend to coffeehouse DJ sets and morning dance events, a signal that programmable, alcohol-free formats are expanding across the day.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of links
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  • Dividing clumps every few years in early spring also maintains their vigor.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
  • Like generations of potential treatments before it, KRSA-028 is designed to break down a protein called amyloid that clumps up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.
    — Allison DeAngelis, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of clumps
Verb
  • Three proposals, if adopted, would amend the state’s constitution to change how Florida collects taxes and budgets its money.
    — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • And there’s the operator, which might be a third-party management company such as Aimbridge, Highgate, Crescent or HEI that runs the property day to day and collects a management fee.
    — Emma Clapp, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of collects
Verb
  • The constitution recognizes the right to vote for Moroccans living abroad, but there is no voting by mail or ballot boxes at Moroccan consulates.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Related Stories Berger will receive the Evolution Vision Award, which recognizes narrative excellence reflecting the mission of building bridges between cultures and people.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of recognizes
Verb
  • Much like an engine compresses fuel before ignition, FLARE first assembles the fuel to high density before delivering a separate, rapid burst of energy to trigger fusion.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • For example, an agent assembles a renewal quote and flags the risks.
    — Katherine Kostereva, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of assembles
Verb
  • The theory identifies nervous system regulation, emotional stability and values alignment as upstream conditions that influence downstream judgment, decision integrity and behavioral consistency.
    — Dr Natalie Callis, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Internal affairs complaints The lawsuit identifies five internal complaints filed against Sumstad between December 2022 and October 2025 and alleges each was dismissed, deemed unsubstantiated or ended in her exoneration.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of identifies
Verb
  • The new threat assessment joins a chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Abbott, who begins work immediately, joins the museum as its sixth director since 2008.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of joins
Verb
  • The historical profile again clusters tightly.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Liquidity cluster Wells Fargo added that most liquidity already clusters around the market open and close, making the idea of stretching trading hours even further counterproductive.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
Definition of clusters
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“Colligates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colligates. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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