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collections

NOUN

group, accumulation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assemblage assortment compilation lot number selection set store

STRONG

acquiring acquisition agglomeration anthology assembling assembly batch caboodle clump cluster collation combination company congeries congregation convocation crowd cumulation digest gathering heap hoard kit levy mass medley mess miscellany mobilization muster omnibus pile quantity stack stock stockpile

WEAK

accumulating amassing amassment bringing together obtaining securing

Antonyms

STRONG

division individual separation

Example Sentences

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They expect to see an improvement on a 10% lift in collections per donor, which they say will help offset price and competitive pressures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Smithsonian, which is visited by tens of thousands of people every week, also has several objects from India in their collections - but most are from the Air Force and airline companies.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

IRS CEO Frank Bisagnano has said collections are a priority.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The findings highlight how museum collections assembled centuries ago can continue to yield important scientific discoveries.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Word spread of her insect collections, and interest grew.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman