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as in contains
to gain emotional or mental control of
applicants should collect their thoughts while waiting to be interviewed
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as in accumulates
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
dust has been collecting under my bed for years
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as in compiles
to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list
collected the author's early short stories, which were originally published in several obscure sci-fi magazines
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as in assembles
to bring together in one body or place
she collects antique silverware
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as in gathers
to come together into one body or place
a crowd collected at the beach as the sun slowly set over the horizon
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Recent Examples of collects
David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Water that collects there will slowly soak back into the landscape over a 24- to 36-hour period.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Among the Dolphins’ many keys to success in 2026 are whether Sullivan collects quality talent (players with the right skills and the right mindset), and how coach Jeff Hafley deploys that talent now and in the future.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
State government collects hundreds of millions from facilities via the tax — then returns those funds as part of a complex arrangement to qualify for extra federal Medicaid reimbursements.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Tackle the Light Fixtures Porch lighting attracts bugs and collects dust, dimming the brightness over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Bathroom Refresh The bathroom collects moisture, soap scum and grime faster than almost any other room.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Bank of America, for example, collects financial guidance on a Better Money Habits site.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
New groups participating this year included the Lifelong Learning Institute from Waubonsie Community College and the SAYv Animal organization as well as Furnish Forward, a not-for-profit that collects furniture and provides it to people who can’t afford to furnish their homes.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Water that collects there will slowly soak back into the landscape over a 24- to 36-hour period.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Among the Dolphins’ many keys to success in 2026 are whether Sullivan collects quality talent (players with the right skills and the right mindset), and how coach Jeff Hafley deploys that talent now and in the future.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
State government collects hundreds of millions from facilities via the tax — then returns those funds as part of a complex arrangement to qualify for extra federal Medicaid reimbursements.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Tackle the Light Fixtures Porch lighting attracts bugs and collects dust, dimming the brightness over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Bathroom Refresh The bathroom collects moisture, soap scum and grime faster than almost any other room.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Bank of America, for example, collects financial guidance on a Better Money Habits site.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collects
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On a Back Porch offers a bite-size portion (or perhaps a better analogy would be a beer flight) of what the Dead’s vault contains.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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The bathroom is accessed from the kitchen via a pocket door and contains a shower (with a curtain or optional glass enclosure), a sink, and a choice of flushing, composting, or incinerating toilet, plus a washer/dryer.—
Adam Williams
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Acidic soil is typically found in areas prone to rain, in spots where organic material accumulates, in woodlands, or near pine trees.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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On tax bills owed to the county, interest accumulates at 12% annually.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The California Governor's Race Candidate Guide compiles more than 20 hours of interviews with top-polling candidates and presents them in a side-by-side, issue-by-issue format.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Doug McLennan, editor in chief of ArtsJournal, which compiles articles about arts and culture, estimated that between 2000 and 2008, nearly 80% of arts journalists and critics were laid off.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ryder delivers, unpacks, and assembles your items (excluding lighting) in the room of your choice.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Florida now awaits All-SEC small forward Thomas Haugh’s decision as coach Todd Golden assembles the 2026-27 roster.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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The law that created the program prohibits the state from using information the program gathers to determine citizenship.—
Sacramento Bee contributor,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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As part of their investigations, the Army Corps of Engineers gathers soil samples and checks for hazardous materials.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Such rhetoric echoes in official statements as well — in prayers for destruction, in invocations of divine sanction for war and in casual references to catastrophic violence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some of these invocations align with Hegseth’s recurring references to the Crusades in the Middle Ages – a centuries-long holy war between Christians and Muslims.—
Samuel Perry,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Texas native collects coveted roles and franchise parts like Thanos amasses Infinity Stones or Tom Hanks stockpiles vintage typewriters.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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Anne’s trip to the countryside opens up the series both physically and thematically by acknowledging that Irish life and history exist outside Dublin and that while the Guinness family amasses power and plays at politics, others are living a much different existence.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Collects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collects. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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