CONGLOMERATION Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

conglomeration

noun

Definition of conglomeration

as in aggregation

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Recent Examples of conglomeration Middlemen forms a trio with Mark McGurl’s The Program Era (2011), which examines the rise of MFAs, and Dan Sinykin’s Big Fiction (2023), which follows the effects of publishing’s conglomeration. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 Throughout the festival, experts have spoken about the effect of conglomeration and amalgamation of power by a few uber-wealthy figureheads, and how grassroots movements in journalism can inspire documentarians to survive in the near future. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026 In the 1980s, the Motown label finally succumbed to the conglomeration trend in the music industry. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026 Geneva’s current police station is located just off the Fox River at 20 Police Plaza, and is a conglomeration of three buildings built in 1915, 1953 and 1987, according to the city. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conglomeration

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Noun

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, global banking institutions were forced to confront this exact structural bottleneck through sweeping, high-stakes mandates like BCBS 239 for risk data aggregation and CCAR for capital stress testing.

— Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The book tracked the aggregation of executive power from the founding onward, which accelerated during World War II and the Cold War.

— Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggregation

Noun

Midfielder Rodrigo De Paul missed the game while serving a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Inflammation from poor glucose control can stress blood vessels, increasing plaque accumulation and the risk of heart disease.

— Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of accumulation

Noun

Popular polling aggregate FiftyPlusOne has suspended its work with two polling firms over ethical concerns related to their surveys in Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary race.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
Tilling can further break down soil aggregates, making the soil more susceptible to crusting in the future.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggregate

Noun

For all the chatter about the Georgia wide receiver position this month, Kirby Smart notes that success for that group can’t be self-made.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Leo July 23 – August 22 The fun plan in the group chat may need a little more flexibility today.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of group

Noun

Remove any large groupings of plants like saw palmetto, yaupon, wax myrtle and gallberry, especially if the plants are close to the home, adjacent decks or porches or under eaves or overhangs.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
However, the situation is changing, as the latest Firefox update brings a new type of Smart Window browser tabs, AI-powered tab grouping, and visual previews of your browsing history.

— Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of grouping

Noun

Health officials were alerted in early May to a cluster of unexplained illnesses around Mongbwalu, a busy gold-mining area near Bunia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
This includes multiple clusters of cases, including the large multistate outbreak related to the iceberg lettuce.

— Lauren Linder, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of cluster

Noun

The collection will soon expand their operations beyond Spain, however, with properties planned in Namibia and Venice too.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
And if a debt collector knows or has reason to know your employer prohibits personal debt collection communications at work, the debt collector generally can't contact you there.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of collection

Noun

Crews recently used a supersonic air tool to de-compact the ground around the tree’s roots, then injected a kelp mixture to add nutrients to the soil.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt and stir just until mixture puffs and slightly lightens in color.

— Ellary Collins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

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