COLLATING Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

collating

verb

present participle of collate

as in compiling

to bring together and put in order The research was collated from different sources into a single volume.

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Recent Examples of collating Three centuries later, the librarians of Alexandria took charge of the text, collating competing versions, marking doubtful lines, imposing a measure of order on the teeming verses. — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026 Kanal was instrumental in collating over 500 artifacts. — Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026 Some part of their job is analyzing data and synthesizing and collating information, something that large language models are very good at. — Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026 Booking platforms have been collating user data to create more effective suggestions for travelers stuck in transit or in ticket planning limbo. — Sydney Goh, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026 Similarly, since even earlier—2008—ICE has been collating and analyzing huge quantities of data in support of its enforcement mission. — Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026 They were led by Jason Ignacio White, the former head of Noma’s fermentation lab, who has been collating allegations of abuse by Redzepi on his Instagram and website. — Sam Peters, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026 Remember, in a threat landscape powered by AI, productivity is enhanced and collating this data is easy. — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

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Mizuhara’s account with Bowyer wound up placing more than 19,000 wagers, according to a federal affidavit, and compiling tens of millions in debts.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 July 2026
As the Lions get back in action in MLS after compiling a 4-9-2 record, here is their upcoming schedule and the results of their previous matches.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

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The organizing committee said earlier this week that 12 million people have registered.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Most enterprises have data spread across dozens of platforms, and each one has its own way of storing, organizing and granting access to that data.

— Michel Tricot, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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In an era dominated by physical defenders, Baresi distinguished himself through his reading of the game, redefining the sweeper role by combining defensive authority with the ability to launch attacks from deep.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Products like Pulparindo and Pelón Pelo Rico were combining tamarind, sugar, salt and chili decades before anyone used the word swangy.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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