collecting

verb

Definition of collectingnext
present participle of collect
1
as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of applicants should collect their thoughts while waiting to be interviewed

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2
as in accumulating
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass dust has been collecting under my bed for years

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3
as in compiling
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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4
as in assembling
to bring together in one body or place she collects antique silverware

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5
as in gathering
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 Synonyms for collecting
  1. containing
  2. accumulating
  3. compiling
  4. assembling
  5. gathering
  6. composing
  7. converging
  8. garnering
Verb
  • The pistol was loaded with a Glock magazine containing six nine-millimeter full metal jacket rounds.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stews provide a warm mix of foods in one pot, usually containing meat and vegetables.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of containing
Verb
  • Prepare for the reasonable worst case scenario, which would include accumulating snow and brief travel impacts.
    Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This time around the juice accumulating the most votes was New Riff Bottled in Bond, an enduringly popular Kentucky bourbon readily available on shelves for $42.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulating
Verb
  • His teams have generally been successful, compiling a 73-60 record in his regular-season starts.
    Phil Rogers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The team is now focused on developing prototypes of the portable accelerator and compiling databases of potential testing sites.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of compiling
Verb
  • Over the past two decades, IT leaders have focused on securing project approvals and assembling top talent to drive success.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • You'll be tasked with several goals while assembling the Storm Chasers, including heading into the heart of the Storm Dungeon while trying to avoid lightning strikes and taking down the Storm King's Acolytes.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembling
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  • The Sundance Film Festival is considering a big move for 2027, but the 2025 feature film and episodic programs find the Robert Redford founded gathering very much in its traditional wheelhouse with a mix of big-name projects, politics, and what might just be the next big thing.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Shift your focus from gathering ideas to creating an actionable plan, one that encourages real outcomes.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gathering
Verb
  • He's also known for composing a little movie known as Frozen (and Frozen 2) along with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In addition to his many other accolades, Quincy Jones has had a profound impact on film and television music, producing and composing over 30 scores, including notable works such as The Pawnbroker, In the Heat of the Night, and In Cold Blood.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of composing
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  • Several factors are converging to make diversified income streams both appealing and essential.
    Rebekah Bastian, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Most tsunamis are the result of earthquakes occurring along converging tectonic plate boundaries, per NOAA.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of converging
Verb
  • The killing of Thompson – a husband and father of two – has laid bare many Americans’ fury toward the health care industry, with Mangione garnering sympathy online and offers to pay his legal bills.
    Dakin Andone, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Now a free agent, Buehler is becoming a hot commodity, garnering interest from at least seven teams.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of garnering
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