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noun

ˈär-ˌkīv

Definition of archive

as in library

a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale asked that the rare book be brought from the archive sent the novelist's letters to the archive for preservation

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as in to compile

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Recent Examples of archive

Noun

The ARChive is constantly receiving new material for its archive. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 Randau embarked on his own research, consulting archives in Germany, and history experts, to eventually uncover the physiotherapist’s SS membership card and other damning evidence. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Verb

But, as archived by CalMatters’ Digital Democracy project, Ward described his intentions in a committee meeting in 2023. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026 The letters were selected from more than 5,000 letters archived in the SDSU library’s Special Collections. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for archive

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Noun

The common spaces are places to linger, from the yellow parlor room to the quiet library.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
The company also is being asked to provide free broadband and Wi-Fi service for about 50 eligible institutions, including schools, libraries and community centers for several years.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of library

Verb

According to figures compiled for this story, some 330,735 Haitian nationals had received TPS approval in the United States as of March 31, though advocates say that the universe of people affected extends well beyond that official number.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
As the judge noted in her ruling, the ongoing controversy has as much to do with when and how the diagnostic gospels were compiled as the scientific validity of the ailment.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of compile

Verb

Store Craft Supplies Keep beads, paint brushes, and other craft supplies organized by storing them in their own upcycled candle jars with a small label if desired.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
Draft the email, organize notes, or give yourself space to think before a professional conversation.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of organize

Verb

The operational advantage goes to the teams that can traverse their graph at decision time, not batch it overnight.

— Rohit Muthyala, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Consumers should check the package's best-by dates and batch codes listed in the FDA recall notice to determine whether their chips are affected.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of batch

Verb

The rooms Those heart-melting pastel colors that glow as Venice and her lagoon move from daytime into evening have been collated here in room decor, which brings the outdoors inside and folds it into midcentury-modern style and comfort.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Therefore, the new Health Assistant platform has been built to collate information across datasets to help users bring these insights together.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of collate

Verb

Over time, some preachers sought to systematize these tactics for winning converts.

— Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Then there is its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, which allows Iran to systematize its deterrence against the passage of container ships and oil tankers.

— Vincenzo Leone, Wired News, 12 May 2026

Definition of systematize

Verb

Yet many deaths linked to the funding cuts will remain invisible, in part because the cuts themselves left scores of mortality data collectors jobless.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Patrick Dorgu’s lengthy absence in the second half of the season means this is one of the longest stretches Mbeumo has had to link up with Dorgu in his new role as a left-winger.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

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Video from inside the school shows students seeking shelter beneath tables in a classroom, tables overturned and stacked, and bullet shells on the floor.

— Connor Greene, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Local menus are currently stacked with sweet and savory tributes to peaches, ranging from heirloom salads and crudos to inventive desserts and cocktails.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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