colligating

verb

present participle of colligate
1
as in collecting

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2
as in identifying

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colligating
  1. collecting
  2. identifying
  3. assembling
  4. recognizing
  5. linking
  6. clustering
  7. gathering
  8. clumping
Verb
  • Chase said the acquisition marked an expansion of the library’s collecting interests beyond its millions of rare books, manuscripts and historical items spanning from the 11th through the 21st centuries.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Sunil Pandey Speaking with NBC News in Pokhara, Nabin Karki, a superintendent of police, said authorities were collecting DNA samples and displaying photos of the bodies found in hopes that family members might be able to identify them.
    — Surendra Phuyal, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of collecting
Verb
  • That day in the spring brought the work of several tenacious investigators – with the assist of genetic genealogy – closer to identifying the remains.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
  • And many doctors who certify deaths in emergency rooms and hospitals, or for patients who die at home, don't have protocols for confidently identifying heat impacts, says Khatana.
    — Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of identifying
Verb
  • As that year’s freshman class president, Miles’ father, George, was instrumental in assembling some 600 freshmen to lug into place 300 tons of loose rock left over from the stadium excavation.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • On the provider side, the response is a person opening a portal, reading the denial reason, pulling the record and assembling an appeal by hand.
    — Oleg Nesterov, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of assembling
Verb
  • States are moving toward recognizing digital and other nontraditional wills.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Hilton said in some cases, women may begin recognizing ADHD symptoms in themselves after becoming mothers and having their children evaluated for the condition.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of recognizing
Verb
  • Jupiter supports Saturn today, linking stronger self-worth with professional progress.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The iconic destination woos visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique network of bridges and canals linking neighborhoods across the Venetian lagoon.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of linking
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  • Sacramento was crawling Saturday as crowds packed Bugtopia, winding between tables and clustering around displays with the restless motion of a human-sized ant colony.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Rockstar has a track record of clustering major beats around its parent company’s reporting dates, and a trailer ahead of that call would give the company’s brass something to point at as a symbol of unquestionable success.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of clustering
Verb
  • On September 16, C-suite leaders from across Europe and the Middle East will be gathering in London for Fortune CEO Forum to talk about growth and share successes and best practices.
    — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In a California town called Anzar in the late-19th century, Paulette is living with a local magnate’s eccentric son who’s fascinated by the tramps gathering outside his manor.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of gathering
Verb
  • Today, the yard is full, teeming with edible plants wrapped around a central open area covered in clumping grass that creates a wave-like texture.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This also removes excess starch, keeping the pasta from clumping together.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
Definition of clumping
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“Colligating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colligating. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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