constellate

verb

ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌlāt How to pronounce constellate (audio)
Definition of constellatenext
as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place the museum has constellated many of the artist's most glorious paintings into one stunning exhibition

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Recent Examples of constellate To make sense of a correspondence, however complete or incomplete, is to constellate fragmentary evidence, and make surmises about what is missing (including what may not have been apparent to the letter-writers themselves). — Langdon Hammer, The New York Review of Books, 25 Feb. 2020 Kathleen Shafer tells Judd’s story, and constellating stories about art, history, landscape, weather, the mysterious Marfa lights, economics, sociology and, of course, real estate. — Willard Spiegelman, WSJ, 15 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellate
  1. collect
  2. gather
  3. assemble
  4. accumulate
  5. amass
  6. corral
  7. garner
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  • The approach also gives the company an opportunity to refine task-specific capabilities using information collected in actual manufacturing environments rather than relying exclusively on laboratory demonstrations.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • What’s more, rain can actually help keep your unit clean by clearing out small debris that naturally collects, says TJ Laury, president of Ben’s ProServ.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of collect
Verb
  • Since then, Huang’s profile has risen to the status of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, with thousands of people gathering to hear his keynotes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • This allows manufacturers to use the machine for productive work while its AI system gathers operational data.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of gather
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  • Saudi Arabia assembled a coalition backing the government, waging a yearslong campaign of air bombardment that brought it international condemnation over civilian deaths.
    — AHMED HATEM, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Its latest product is a magnetic modular display system designed to be assembled quickly, packed away when not in use, and used to add up to three additional screens to a laptop.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of assemble
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  • However, George adds that a basic categorization framework is still essential to prevent clutter from accumulating.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Dirt, algae and other contaminants can also accumulate along walls and around the waterline, making comprehensive cleaning an important consideration.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of accumulate
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  • The site is often visited by tourists and is a monument to the past, the history of slavery, and the wealth amassed by cotton planters in Mississippi.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
  • There are fewer characters and more focus on Sauron (Charlie Vickers), who is amassing power across Middle-earth.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of amass
Verb
  • The senior corralled the ball and fired a pass to the sideline, which was intercepted by Jackson Pitman.
    — Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The news audience may be spread out, but many different parts of Fox News are working to corral them.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of corral
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  • Rachel Weatherington, who challenged political newcomer Geramie Parrish in the Place 4 race, was ahead with 70% of the vote with Parrish garnering 30%, according to unofficial, incomplete results from Tarrant County.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Cothiere garnered a much lower vote share than Wilson did in the crowded eight-person August primary to Wilson.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of garner

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“Constellate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constellate. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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