embank

verb

Definition of embanknext
as in to conglomerate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embank
  1. conglomerate
  2. accumulate
  3. collect
  4. group
  5. assemble
  6. lump
  7. gather
  8. amass
Verb
  • Unilever’s decision to combine its food business with McCormick & Company while spinning off its ice cream division reflects a broader shift toward portfolio clarity rather than conglomerate complexity.
    — Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The quickly conglomerating media industry led Henson to consider corporate partnerships to assist with his goal of further expanding the Muppet media universe.
    — Jared Bahir Browsh, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of conglomerate
Verb
  • What happens when interconnected debt starts accumulating faster than human understanding can keep pace?
    — Doug Shannon, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Research indicates that, as apex predators, sharks accumulate high levels of heavy metals — including arsenic, mercury and lead — in their blood and tissues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of accumulate
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
  • Here, then, is our second attempt to group all 30 teams into seven trade tiers.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Among the diverse international literatures grouped together under that heading, there are dozens of writers who reinvented literature to cope with ruptures of their own.
    — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of group
Verb
  • And everything begins to feel strangely familiar—like creative output assembled mechanically from patterns.
    — Adam Taylor, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Then, the families of the slain suitors assemble and vow revenge, clashing with Odysseus, Telemachus, Laertes and the loyal servants — only to have Athena intervene and abruptly put a stop to the fighting.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of assemble
Verb
  • Bulletin boards, dry-erase calendars, oversized picture frames, and mirrors are typically lumped in with art.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
  • Cramer said the stocks have been unfairly lumped together despite having vastly different businesses and AI strategies.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Definition of lump
Verb
  • Two nights before the final, a couple of thousand people gathered at the Javits Center in Manhattan to gaze at stars.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Larry the Cat, who has lived at 10 Downing Street for the last 15 years, has been spotted relaxing this morning, seemingly unfazed by all the media gathered outside.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of gather
Verb
  • In his four years as head coach, Setencich amassed a 24-20 record, including a 16-12 mark in Big Sky play.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • In direct donations from AIPAC, Ryan has amassed more than $400,000 during his four years in Congress.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Definition of amass
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