as in aggregates
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 aggregations
So far this year, shark aggregations have been popping up in Los Angeles County near Will Rogers State Beach and Santa Barbara, Lowe said.
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Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Flotillas of them often come ashore along the Pacific Coast in the spring when offshore winds shift, but recent aggregations along beaches and just offshore have been especially dense along the California coast.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Even lead author Steve Hoge noted that while larger aggregations might exist, this is one of the biggest ever recorded.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Steve Hoge, the lead author of the study, said there might be other larger aggregations that have yet to be identified, but this was one of the largest ever recorded in literature.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
One of the largest and oldest recorded aggregations of ground-nesting bees in the world was hiding beneath a small cemetery in upstate New York.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
Previously Dixon has tried scout snakes, which lead researchers to breeding aggregations, and a tracking dog named Percy.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
In addition to attracting bees, the larvae’s perfume also draws other larvae, which could help them to form those flowerlike aggregations.
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Chris Simms,
Scientific American,
12 Apr. 2026
These flights help monitor changes in animal populations, identify various species, recognize trends using standardized data, and monitor aggregations.
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Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Flotillas of them often come ashore along the Pacific Coast in the spring when offshore winds shift, but recent aggregations along beaches and just offshore have been especially dense along the California coast.
—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Even lead author Steve Hoge noted that while larger aggregations might exist, this is one of the biggest ever recorded.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Steve Hoge, the lead author of the study, said there might be other larger aggregations that have yet to be identified, but this was one of the largest ever recorded in literature.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
One of the largest and oldest recorded aggregations of ground-nesting bees in the world was hiding beneath a small cemetery in upstate New York.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
Previously Dixon has tried scout snakes, which lead researchers to breeding aggregations, and a tracking dog named Percy.
—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
In addition to attracting bees, the larvae’s perfume also draws other larvae, which could help them to form those flowerlike aggregations.
—
Chris Simms,
Scientific American,
12 Apr. 2026
These flights help monitor changes in animal populations, identify various species, recognize trends using standardized data, and monitor aggregations.
—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggregations
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Long Weekend largely aggregates and cross-promotes arts events already happening in the area on the first five days of July.
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Axon's Fusus platform separately aggregates shared community cameras, body cameras, drones and other feeds onto a real-time map.
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As the Eaton and Palisades fires roared across the Altadena area and the coastal Santa Monica Mountains in January 2025, the flames were fueled in part by accumulations of bone-dry chaparral, brush and other vegetation.
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The snowpacks that feed the river hit their lowest level on record this year, with snow accumulations in Colorado’s high country peaking a month early in March and containing just half the average moisture.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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Stake your cherry tomatoes early to avoid damaging stems or fruits and ensure proper support for heavy clusters.
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Investigations to identify potential clusters and sources of illness are ongoing.
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Who could forget the countless iterations of her squad, after all, the varied assemblages of laughing friends, mostly women, featuring in Swift’s Fourth of July carousels and birthday tributes and more through the years?
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Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.
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Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
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Its beachfront villas suit multigenerational families and friend groups alike, with activities ranging from oyster roasts to horseback riding, shooting, golf, biking, kayaking, boating and fishing.
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Arachnids, including spiders (most common varieties) and scorpions.
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Because its founders, the Faro family, built a small empire in Sicily from an ornamental plant business that grew into one of the largest Mediterranean plant nurseries in Europe, exporting more than 5,000 varieties to 60 countries.
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Samsung 75-Inch Class M80H Series 4K Smart TV The Samsung 75M80H completely transforms high-speed media tracking by combining dense mini-LED backlighting arrays with an NQ4 AI Gen2 processor holding 20 neural networks.
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Observers on the ground have also noticed what appear to be solar arrays extending from Shenlong, based on analysis of telescope imagery.
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“Aggregations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggregations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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