as in aggregate
a number of parts or individuals gathered or considered together
Large aggregations of whales can be spotted here at this time of year. The team based their conclusions on an aggregation of data from various sources.
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Recent Examples of aggregation
Early hypotheses ranged from mating aggregations to navigational waypoints.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The three-year starter at Coastal Carolina and then two-year starter for the Tar Heels has a wide range of projections — from Round 4 to Round 7, according to an aggregation of mock drafts provided by Mock Draft Database.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
The South African region used to be among the largest white shark aggregation sites in the world.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
And how might interannual oceanographic variability influence these aggregations?
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The three-year starter at Coastal Carolina and then two-year starter for the Tar Heels has a wide range of projections — from Round 4 to Round 7, according to an aggregation of mock drafts provided by Mock Draft Database.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
The South African region used to be among the largest white shark aggregation sites in the world.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
And how might interannual oceanographic variability influence these aggregations?
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggregation
Noun
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But maybe the right combination of signings could hope to replace Kane in the aggregate.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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This aggregate does not include a poll released on May 9 by the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, which reflects a disapproval rating of 51.1% for the second-term president.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The accumulation of wealth in the ’70s and ’80s brought clients who were increasingly requesting luxury additions outside the scope of naval architects, paving the path for a class of yacht designers who could marry technical and aesthetic engineering.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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The accumulation of amyloid plaques is considered a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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That line will start sailing on June 17, with KMTC providing one vessel to the grouping.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Similar to a Pinot Gris/Sauvignon Blanc assemblage—light, rounded, fresh with slight lime flavors on a sparky finish.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Since then, the cry for additional testing and a review of the cancer cluster has only gotten louder.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
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The star cluster that makes up Queen Berenice’s hair is made up of very young stars, about 500 million years old.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Israel imposed a blockade on all supplies entering Gaza in March, saying Hamas was seizing supplies meant for civilians - a charge the group denies.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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But what separates these groups of free agents is the talent available at the top.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Hummingbirds adore the red varieties, while native bees and butterflies are always buzzing about the blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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In those texts, there have been many remembrances of his generosity of spirit, and not just of the monetary variety.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Aggregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggregation. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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