as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation
stayed calm and collected while she was in the MRI unit
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as in contained
to gain emotional or mental control of
applicants should collect their thoughts while waiting to be interviewed
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as in accumulated
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
dust has been collecting under my bed for years
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as in compiled
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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as in assembled
to bring together in one body or place
she collects antique silverware
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as in gathered
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 collected
Dayna Tortorici, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Steve Lee, Caravan Studios’ director of product development, said the collected data is stored in a secure cloud.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
In February, the band posted a picture of a member reading the collected speeches of Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader whom Israel assassinated in September.
—Jta Staff Report, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
Then, mix in your personal touches with artwork and accessories to create a collected feel.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The collected material makes a persuasive case for self-forgiveness.
—Dayna Tortorici, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Steve Lee, Caravan Studios’ director of product development, said the collected data is stored in a secure cloud.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
In February, the band posted a picture of a member reading the collected speeches of Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader whom Israel assassinated in September.
—Jta Staff Report, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
Then, mix in your personal touches with artwork and accessories to create a collected feel.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collected
Adjective
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Then take the time to analyze the situation before delivering a thoughtful and composed response.—
Christopher Fairbank,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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McIlroy looked composed and steady at 2-under through nine.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Jabbar's truck contained an ISIS flag.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Many of the posts contained hateful messages about Muslim Americans, the same type of bigotry O'Reilly had fought against.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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Late socialite and multi-hyphenate Gloria Vanderbilt was born into the uppermost echelons of American society during the 1920s, inheriting her family’s vast wealth and influence accumulated during the Gilded Age via the railroad and shipping industries.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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These shipments have skirted until now not only his new tariffs, including a 10 percent tax on all goods from China, but also many other tariffs that have accumulated over the years.—
Keith Bradsher,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Our experts have compiled a list of the seven best online casinos in the USA, highlighting those known for their generous bonuses, extensive game selection, impressive cash out times, and much more.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Eight food establishments in Dallas failed health inspections due to violations including live flies and roaches, according to city data compiled by the Star-Telegram.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Jan. 2025
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Just two episodes into his new podcast, Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom has already assembled quite a roster of high-profile guests who oppose transgender rights.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
11 Mar. 2025
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The products are then fully assembled in a factory in Illinois.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Russia’s defense ministry claimed that Friday’s strike had killed 85 Ukrainian and Western military officers gathered at the restaurant near the playground.—
Daria Mitiuk Finbarr O’Reilly,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the end, the several dozen men gathered in the centuries-old house to pledge their allegiance to Shoufi's militia, whooping and singing while performing a battle version of a celebratory dance.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There’s something wonderfully timeless about pushing off from shore in a canoe as the paddles dip quietly through calm water as dragonflies skim by.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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What if your government made the calm, rational decision that your country must cease to exist, then set about shutting it down in stages, as the currency became worthless and the population scrambled to emigrate?—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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The retirement benefits involve a legacy of debt amassed largely over seven decades between 1939 and 2010.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Her March 11 post on Mumsnet quickly amassed hundreds of comments from fellow parents, many of whom related and sided with her.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Collected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collected. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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